Synopsis
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.
Silent Waters (2003) is a 1h 39min drama feature film by Sabiha Sumar. Ayesha is a widow with a secret past, living with her beloved son Saleem in a small town in Pakistan close to the Ind...
Facts
Awards
Golden Leopard
Setting
Pakistan
Original language
Punjabi
Stills
Festival History
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2004 generic
- Sydney Film Festival 2004 generic
- Busan International Film Festival 2003 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 2003 generic
