Taboo
Synopsis
Naureen Shah's life is turned upside down when her best friend, Yousef Ahmed, tries to die by suicide, a Cardinal sin in Islam. The fallout that ensues with their friendship, his family, and the greater community traps and alienates Yousef, when all he needs is the understanding and support of the people he loves.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$27K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nesa Huda
- Screenplay & Story
- Nesa Huda
- Original Title
- Taboo
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Budget
- $27K
- Production Studios
- Huda Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nesa Huda
Nesa Huda
Issa Shah
Tejasvi Bhalla
Department Leadership Roster
Nesa Huda
Writer
Issa Shah
Director of Photography
Nesa Huda
Director
Tejasvi Bhalla
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taboo
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What is Taboo about?
Naureen Shah's life is turned upside down when her best friend, Yousef Ahmed, tries to die by suicide, a Cardinal sin in Islam. The fallout that ensues with their friendship, his family, and the greater community traps and alienates Yousef, when all he needs is the understanding and support of the people he loves.
Who directed Taboo?
Taboo was directed by Nesa Huda.
Who stars in Taboo?
The principal cast of Taboo includes Nawal Salim, Abdul-Shakur Alawi, Indira Layne, Malaika Hennie-Hamadi, Bahaa Talis.
When was Taboo released and how long is it?
Taboo was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 14m.