An Afghan Love Story (2013)
It’s snowing in Kabul, and gregarious waiter Mustafa charms a pretty student named Wajma. The pair begin a clandestine relationship—they’re playful and passionate but ever mindful of the societal rules they are breaking. After Wajma discovers she is pregnant, her certainty that Mustafa will marry her falters, and word of their dalliance gets out. Her father must decide between his culturally held right to uphold family honor and his devotion to his daughter.
Director: Barmak Akram
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: January 20, 2013
Cast
- Wajma Bahar - Wajma
- Mustafa Abdulsatar - Mustafa
- Haji Gul Aser - The father
- Brehna Bahar - The mother
- Aquella Akram - The aunt
- Mohamad Ehrar - The prosecutor
- Sher Shah Eshan - Mine detection center
- Shohab Hakimi - Mine detection center
- Tahera Hashemi - The friend
- Assib Ibrahim - The brother
Screenplay
Music: Barmak Akram
Cinematography: Barmak Akram
Editing: Barmak Akram, Hervé de Luze
Production: Kabuli Film, Ariroad
Country: Afghanistan, France
Language: پښتو
Original Language: ps
Keywords
kabul, unwanted pregnancy
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is An Afghan Love Story about?
- It’s snowing in Kabul, and gregarious waiter Mustafa charms a pretty student named Wajma. The pair begin a clandestine relationship—they’re playful and passionate but ever mindful of the societal rules they are breaking. After Wajma discovers she is pregnant, her certainty that Mustafa will marry her falters, and word of their dalliance gets out. Her father must decide between his culturally held right to uphold family honor and his devotion to his daughter.
- Who directed An Afghan Love Story?
- An Afghan Love Story was directed by Barmak Akram.
- Who stars in An Afghan Love Story?
- An Afghan Love Story stars Wajma Bahar, Mustafa Abdulsatar, Haji Gul Aser, Brehna Bahar, Aquella Akram, Mohamad Ehrar.
- How long is An Afghan Love Story?
- An Afghan Love Story has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- Where was An Afghan Love Story produced?
- An Afghan Love Story was produced in Afghanistan, France.