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Muslim teenager Hala copes with the unraveling of her family as she comes into her own.Muslim teenager Hala copes with the unraveling of her family as she comes into her own.Muslim teenager Hala copes with the unraveling of her family as she comes into her own.
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Taylor Marie Blim
- Melanie
- (as Taylor Blim)
Keith LeCreed Harris
- Coach
- (uncredited)
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Newsflash: NO, this does not concern just "1 percent" of muslims but more like 80-90%. It's about time these sorts of issues get talked about.
I'm not even Pakistani but I'm from a muslim family and I can tell you this is exactly the sort of struggle children of muslim parents go through not just in Pakistan but in the middle east and everywhere else in muslim communities living in countries where liberal ideas haven't gained hold (and even in those communities living in countries where they did, as this movie shows). For *most* children of muslim parents, it often comes down to choosing between religion or themselves - it shouldn't surprise you that they end up choosing themselves (you can't love anybody - including God - if you hate yourself).
I really liked the movie because I think it sheds a light on a reality many people simply don't want to see nor recognize.
The only misshap with the movie is that story about the teacher - that simply has no place / no logic and no reason to be in the story. If it weren't for that I'd give 10 stars,
I'm not even Pakistani but I'm from a muslim family and I can tell you this is exactly the sort of struggle children of muslim parents go through not just in Pakistan but in the middle east and everywhere else in muslim communities living in countries where liberal ideas haven't gained hold (and even in those communities living in countries where they did, as this movie shows). For *most* children of muslim parents, it often comes down to choosing between religion or themselves - it shouldn't surprise you that they end up choosing themselves (you can't love anybody - including God - if you hate yourself).
I really liked the movie because I think it sheds a light on a reality many people simply don't want to see nor recognize.
The only misshap with the movie is that story about the teacher - that simply has no place / no logic and no reason to be in the story. If it weren't for that I'd give 10 stars,
This is one of the most accurate portrayals of high school life I've ever seen in a film. On top of that, the characters are seriously compelling and the story is quite moving. I'd say it successfully accomplishes everything is set out to do.
Beautiful movie about being a teenager and what belongs to that part of life. but at the same time be Muslim and live up to its expectations.
All the actors are good, especially the lead actor and her mom. Music is brilliant.
The acting was well done but I was disappointed once again at yet another movie that tries to make Islam look oppressive and the Western way liberated. Can anyone make a decent film that doesn't portray this stereotype? Still waiting........
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- TriviaAll entries contain spoilers
- GoofsIt is discussed in the beginning of the movie that Hala no longer uses school bus services. But then, there's one scene of Hala on a school bus fantasizing about Jesse sitting in front, but this could be a flashback.
- Quotes
Hala Masood: Do you know what you wanna say?
Jesse: [Starts to say something but stops. Then says something else] You are so intense. You don't just ask someone that right away. I mean that's like... that's like give me your credit card number,
[Hala cracks]
Jesse: you know. Social security and all your passwords.
Hala Masood: Don't say that.
Jesse: And your soul too while you're at it.
- ConnectionsReferenced in WatchMojo: Top 10 Streaming Releases in December 2019 (2019)
- SoundtracksMujse Pehli Si Mohabbat
Written by Faiz Ahmed Faiz (as Faiz Ahmed), Buland Iqbal, and Noor Jehan
Performed by Noor Jehan
Courtesy of EMI Pakistan
By arrangement with The Royalty Network, Inc.
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- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
- Color
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