Zolykha's Secret (2006)

A rural Afghan family living at the base of a mountain, struggles to survive during the last year of the Taliban and the beginning of a new war that still rages. Living under harsh and oppressive conditions, the family finds comfort in one another and in trying to rebuild their mountainous home. The youngest daughter, Zolykha, is specially receptive, curious and clairvoyant. Zolykha can sense and see spirits of strange men from the past that roam the hills and mountains behind her home. As Zolykha and her older siblings, Amena and Zalmai struggle to find meaning in life's natural and man-made tragedies, they discover new convictions to carry on.

Director: Horace Shansab
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 142 min
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Production: Shansab Films, Cinemapolitan Films, Cinemapolitan
Country: Afghanistan, United States of America
Language: العربية, پښتو
Original Language: en

Keywords

afghanistan, taliban

More Films by Director: Horace Shansab
More Films in Genre: War, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zolykha's Secret about?
A rural Afghan family living at the base of a mountain, struggles to survive during the last year of the Taliban and the beginning of a new war that still rages. Living under harsh and oppressive conditions, the family finds comfort in one another and in trying to rebuild their mountainous home. The youngest daughter, Zolykha, is specially receptive, curious and clairvoyant. Zolykha can sense and see spirits of strange men from the past that roam the hills and mountains behind her home. As Zolykha and her older siblings, Amena and Zalmai struggle to find meaning in life's natural and man-made tragedies, they discover new convictions to carry on.
Who directed Zolykha's Secret?
Zolykha's Secret was directed by Horace Shansab.
Who stars in Zolykha's Secret?
Zolykha's Secret stars Marina Golbahari, Abdul Wahed Hasanzada, Dad'ullah Ahmadzai, Zubaida Sahar, Samira, Nasrine Habibi.
How long is Zolykha's Secret?
Zolykha's Secret has a runtime of 2h 22m (142 minutes).
What genre is Zolykha's Secret?
Zolykha's Secret is a War, Drama film.
Where was Zolykha's Secret produced?
Zolykha's Secret was produced in Afghanistan, United States of America.