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MIFF presents Wakhri + Q&A (Urdu)18

Brought to you by Manchester Indian Film Festival.

A young widowed school teacher in Pakistan becomes a viral sensation overnight, after she accidentally unleashes her unfiltered opinions on social media. Her newfound fame as an influencer, however, comes with its own challenges as she tries to navigate the archaic mindsets that pervade society - all while trying to raise her 10-year-old son as a single mother. Drawing inspiration from real life figures such as Qandeel Baloch (Pakistan’s first social media celebrity), Wakhri is an extraordinary and moving tale of a brave woman fighting against the odds to live life on her own terms.

Followed by BSL signed live Q&A with director Iram Parveen Bilal.

Director
Iram Parveen Bilal
Duration
2 hours 5 minutes
Language
Urdu with English subtitles
Cast
Faryal Mehmood, Gulshan Majeed, Shees Sajjad Gul
Genre
Drama

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