Silent Waters
خاموش پانی
“The Water Stirs”
Synopsis
Ayesha is a widow with a secret past, living with her beloved son Saleem in a small town in Pakistan close to the Indian border. When the fires of Islamic nationalism invade their tranquil lives, Saleem and a few of the town's other young men are soon gripped by a religious fervour, and they attempt to bring radical Islamic law to their friends and neighbours. After a group of Sikh pilgrims arrive in town, tensions reach boiling point as Ayesha's haunted past comes rushing back.
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Kirron Kher
Ayesha / Verro
Aamir Ali Malik
Saleem
Arshad Mahmood
Mahboob
Salman Shahid
Amin
Shilpa Shukla
Zubeida
Sarfaraz Ansari
Rashid
Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch
Shanno
Ejaz Baig
Bhatti
Tasleem Bibi
Allabi
Abid Ali
Choudhary
Shazim Ashraf
Zubair
Adnan Shah Tipu
Mazhar
Fareeha Jabeen
Shabnam
Nisar Qadri
Haji Munnavar
Barkat Ullah
Mubarak Bhai
Saba Malik
Courtesan
Madan Gopal Singh
Sikh Pilgrim 1
Gurjot Singh Mann
Sikh Pilgrim 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sabiha Sumar
- Screenplay & Story
- Sabiha Sumar, Paromita Vohra
- Original Score
- Arshad Mahmood, Madan Gopal Singh
- Original Title
- خاموش پانی
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Pakistan
- Spoken Languages
- Punjabi, Urdu
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Vidhi Films, Unlimited, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sabiha Sumar
Sabiha Sumar, Paromita Vohra
Arshad Mahmood, Madan Gopal Singh
Ralph Netzer
Bettina Böhler
Philippe Avril, Helge Albers, Sachithanandam Sathananthan, Claudia Tronnier
Department Leadership Roster
Sabiha Sumar
Director
Ralph Netzer
Director of Photography
Philippe Avril
Producer
Helge Albers
Producer
Arshad Mahmood
Original Music Composer
Olivier Meidinger
Production Design
Sachithanandam Sathananthan
Producer
Claudia Tronnier
Producer
Madan Gopal Singh
Original Music Composer
Sabiha Sumar
Writer
Paromita Vohra
Writer
Bettina Böhler
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Restricted to Adults (18+).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silent Waters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Silent Waters about?
Ayesha is a widow with a secret past, living with her beloved son Saleem in a small town in Pakistan close to the Indian border. When the fires of Islamic nationalism invade their tranquil lives, Saleem and a few of the town's other young men are soon gripped by a religious fervour, and they attempt to bring radical Islamic law to their friends and neighbours. After a group of Sikh pilgrims arrive in town, tensions reach boiling point as Ayesha's haunted past comes rushing back.
Who directed Silent Waters?
Silent Waters was directed by Sabiha Sumar.
Who stars in Silent Waters?
The principal cast of Silent Waters includes Kirron Kher, Aamir Ali Malik, Arshad Mahmood, Salman Shahid, Shilpa Shukla.
When was Silent Waters released and how long is it?
Silent Waters was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Silent Waters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silent Waters was composed by Arshad Mahmood, Madan Gopal Singh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Silent Waters?
Silent Waters holds official age classifications: IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).).