Permanent Guest
Synopsis
In Lahore, 26-year-old Fatin and her mother Yasmeen prepare for a neighborhood wedding when Yasmeen’s 70-year-old brother-in-law, Shabeer, unexpectedly arrives for the wedding and medical tests. Fatin, uncomfortable due to past abuse, faces pressure to care for him, including driving him to his appointments, forcing her to confront unresolved trauma while balancing family obligations.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sana Jafri
- Screenplay & Story
- Sana Jafri, Usama Lali
- Original Title
- Permanent Guest
- Country of Origin
- Pakistan
- Spoken Languages
- Urdu
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Nuqta Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sana Jafri
Sana Jafri, Usama Lali
Saim Sadiq
Sana Jafri, Qasim Abbas
Department Leadership Roster
Sana Jafri
Director
Saim Sadiq
Editor
Sana Jafri
Writer
Usama Lali
Writer
Sana Jafri
Producer
Qasim Abbas
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Permanent Guest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Permanent Guest about?
In Lahore, 26-year-old Fatin and her mother Yasmeen prepare for a neighborhood wedding when Yasmeen’s 70-year-old brother-in-law, Shabeer, unexpectedly arrives for the wedding and medical tests. Fatin, uncomfortable due to past abuse, faces pressure to care for him, including driving him to his appointments, forcing her to confront unresolved trauma while balancing family obligations.
Who directed Permanent Guest?
Permanent Guest was directed by Sana Jafri.
Who stars in Permanent Guest?
The principal cast of Permanent Guest includes Rasti Farooq, Nadia Afgan, Salman Shahid, Ali Tahir.
When was Permanent Guest released and how long is it?
Permanent Guest was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 15m.