In 2001, Afghanistan is under the control of the Taliban. When her father is captured, a determined young girl disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.In 2001, Afghanistan is under the control of the Taliban. When her father is captured, a determined young girl disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.In 2001, Afghanistan is under the control of the Taliban. When her father is captured, a determined young girl disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 24 wins & 55 nominations total
Saara Chaudry
- Parvana
- (voice)
Soma Chhaya
- Shauzia
- (voice)
- (as Soma Bhatia)
Noorin Gulamgaus
- Idrees
- (voice)
- …
Laara Sadiq
- Fattema
- (voice)
- …
Ali Badshah
- Nurullah
- (voice)
- …
Shaista Latif
- Soraya
- (voice)
Kanza Feris
- Sorceress
- (voice)
- …
Kane Mahon
- Optician
- (voice)
- …
Mran Volkhard
- Megaphone
- (voice)
- …
Ezra Sholeh
- Stall Seller
- (voice)
- (as Reza Sholeh)
- …
Lily Erlinghauser
- Zaki
- (voice)
Salaman Hamidkohzad
- Male Shopper
- (voice)
- …
Abu Hashim Dostyar
- Teen Boy
- (voice)
- …
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe book that's being read in the real world and the fantasy world sequences in the film is the same. It's a volume of poetry by Rumi.
- GoofsAccording to sources the film takes place in 2001. But the currency used in the film is Afghani which wasn't introduced until 2003.
- ConnectionsFeatured in 75th Golden Globe Awards (2018)
- SoundtracksThe Crown Sleeps
Performed by Felicity Williams and Elaha Soroor
Original Song by Qais Essar
Lyrics by Joshua Hill
Arranged and Produced by Aaron Lightstone and Justin Gray
Mixed and Remastered by Justin Gray
Featured review
This is a film that tells the story of a daughter forced by the circumstances of her world to hide her identity and protect her family from starvation after her father is wrongfully imprisoned. Having said that, this film is beautiful and uplifting. I would definitely recommend this film for young adults on up.
This story shows the effects of war, fundamentalist religion and poverty and how it affects a Muslim family living in Kabul. It is a more honest depiction of Afghani culture than many purely adult films as it has many aspects they don't contain, as it was made to also appeal to children (the violence is all implied, but never shown).
This is a great family film - I watched this with my girlfriend who has had little to no exposure to Middle Eastern culture or Islamic culture. She asked "Do you think this is an accurate depiction of this culture" and I responded: "for some people - families like this, yes". This is a film that talks about the struggles of these places without it being from an American or European viewpoint (as is often the case in the last decade), but it WILL appeal to people from American and Europe as the messages are about a struggle for survival, freedom from oppression and the journey of childhood through uncertain times.
This is by far the best Animated film coming from North America in 2017. Adults will be able to connec the dots here to see the connections to modern politics and current events in the last 20 years.
This story shows the effects of war, fundamentalist religion and poverty and how it affects a Muslim family living in Kabul. It is a more honest depiction of Afghani culture than many purely adult films as it has many aspects they don't contain, as it was made to also appeal to children (the violence is all implied, but never shown).
This is a great family film - I watched this with my girlfriend who has had little to no exposure to Middle Eastern culture or Islamic culture. She asked "Do you think this is an accurate depiction of this culture" and I responded: "for some people - families like this, yes". This is a film that talks about the struggles of these places without it being from an American or European viewpoint (as is often the case in the last decade), but it WILL appeal to people from American and Europe as the messages are about a struggle for survival, freedom from oppression and the journey of childhood through uncertain times.
This is by far the best Animated film coming from North America in 2017. Adults will be able to connec the dots here to see the connections to modern politics and current events in the last 20 years.
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Cô Bé Dũng Cảm
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $313,215
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $17,395
- Nov 19, 2017
- Gross worldwide
- $2,790,214
- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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