1 Movie Directed by Barmak Akram

Wajma, an Afghan Love Story

Wajma, an Afghan Love Story

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2013-11-27

Languages:

Persian

Countries:

Afghanistan, France

Runtime:

85 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (148 Reviews)

Director:

Barmak Akram

Genres:

Drama

Fullplot:

It's snowing in Kabul, and gregarious waiter Mustafa charms a pretty student named Wajma. The pair begins 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.

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