Silent Waters (2003)

overview : 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.

Release Date : Aug 15, 2003

Runtime : 1h 39m

Genre : Drama  Music  

Companies : Vidhi Films, Unlimited, ARTE

Countries : France, Germany, Pakistan

Keywords : widow, 1970s, village, islam, musical, pakistan, woman director, mother son relationship