Sania must take her mother, Noor, for a doctor’s appointment—serving as her parent and translator. A simple trip to the doctors that demonstrates the duty of a daughter to her mother, revealing a delicate balance of resistance, authority, and unconditional care.
Credits
Starring: Anika Zulfikar and Anjum SiddiquiWriter & Director: Haaris Qadri
Producer: Ganesh Thava
Cinematographer: Aman Samra
1st AC: Hazel Lee
Gaffer: Ibrahim Issa
Editor: Nada el-Omari
Location Sound: Eric Berall
Post Sound: Daniela Pinto
Colourist: James Graham
Festivals & Awards
National Film Board of Canada Best Canadian Short Film Award at Toronto Reel Asian International Film FestivalFestivals
Official Selection, Short of the Week
Official Selection, Montreal Festival du Nouveau, 2023
Official Selection, TIFF Next Wave, 2023
Official Selection, Canadian Film Fest, 2023
WINNER: Best Canadian Short Film, Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, 2022