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The Big Picture Between Joyland and The Queen of My Dreams, Pakistani films have started to assert their own identity in a sea of culturally authentic films. Drawing inspiration from the country’s diverse traditions and folklore, these films often manage a strong dialogue around identity, sexuality, womanhood, and patriarchy.
Fariha, who is grieving and feeling alone, gives in to manipulation, leaving Mariam crushed by her mother’s vulnerability to such emotional and internalized abuse. During this time, the young daughter finds comfort in a secret romance with Asad , a fellow student from Canada. This budding, blossoming romance appears sweet on the surface and baits the audience into thinking there’s a “happily ever after.
1:36 Related 'In Flames' Sneak Peek Reveals Something Lurking in Pakistani Thriller The movie was Pakistan's official entry for the Best International Film cateogory at the Oscars. While women in the West are no strangers to misogyny and sexism in interactions with men, whether in the workplace or just walking down the street, In Flames tackles the various instances of threats and intimidation Mariam faces as a young, vulnerable woman.
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