Silent Waters (2004)

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.

Released

2004-02-25

Genres

Drama

Runtime

99 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Sabiha Sumar

TMDB rating

6.7/10 from 14 votes