Silent Waters (2003)
The Water Stirs
Ayesha is a widow with a secret past, living with her beloved son Saleem in a small town in Pakistan close to the Indian border. When the fires of Islamic nationalism invade their tranquil lives, Saleem and a few of the town's other young men are soon gripped by a religious fervour, and they attempt to bring radical Islamic law to their friends and neighbours. After a group of Sikh pilgrims arrive in town, tensions reach boiling point as Ayesha's haunted past comes rushing back.
Director: Sabiha Sumar
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: August 15, 2003
Cast
- Kirron Kher - Ayesha / Verro
- Aamir Ali Malik - Saleem
- Arshad Mahmood - Mahboob
- Salman Shahid - Amin
- Shilpa Shukla - Zubeida
- Sarfaraz Ansari - Rashid
- Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch - Shanno
- Ejaz Baig - Bhatti
- Tasleem Bibi - Allabi
- Abid Ali - Choudhary
Screenplay
Music: Arshad Mahmood, Madan Gopal Singh
Cinematography: Ralph Netzer
Editing: Bettina Böhler
Production: Vidhi Films, Unlimited, ARTE
Country: France, Germany, Pakistan
Language: ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, اردو
Original Language: ur
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
widow, 1970s, village, islam, musical, pakistan, woman director, mother son relationship
More Films by Director: Sabiha Sumar
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Silent Waters about?
- Ayesha is a widow with a secret past, living with her beloved son Saleem in a small town in Pakistan close to the Indian border. When the fires of Islamic nationalism invade their tranquil lives, Saleem and a few of the town's other young men are soon gripped by a religious fervour, and they attempt to bring radical Islamic law to their friends and neighbours. After a group of Sikh pilgrims arrive in town, tensions reach boiling point as Ayesha's haunted past comes rushing back.
- Who directed Silent Waters?
- Silent Waters was directed by Sabiha Sumar.
- Who stars in Silent Waters?
- Silent Waters stars Kirron Kher, Aamir Ali Malik, Arshad Mahmood, Salman Shahid, Shilpa Shukla, Sarfaraz Ansari.
- How long is Silent Waters?
- Silent Waters has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Silent Waters?
- Silent Waters is a Drama film.
- Where was Silent Waters produced?
- Silent Waters was produced in France, Germany, Pakistan.
- What are the themes of Silent Waters?
- The themes of Silent Waters include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.