An Afghan Love Story
Wajma
Synopsis
It’s snowing in Kabul, and gregarious waiter Mustafa charms a pretty student named Wajma. The pair begin a clandestine relationship—they’re playful and passionate but ever mindful of the societal rules they are breaking. After Wajma discovers she is pregnant, her certainty that Mustafa will marry her falters, and word of their dalliance gets out. Her father must decide between his culturally held right to uphold family honor and his devotion to his daughter.
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Wajma (an Afghan Love-Story) Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-17
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Wazhma Bahar
Wajma
Mustafa Abdulsatar
Mustafa
Haji Gul Aser
The father
Brehna Bahar
The mother
Assib Ibrahim
The brother
Saleha Ibrahim
The grandmother
Aquella Akram
The aunt
Mujtaba Sabbar
The bar's manager
Farida Saleh
Mustafa's mother
Tahera Hashemi
The friend
Mohamad Ehrar
The prosecutor
Aziz Wahedi
The gynecologist
Faida Raonaq
The doctor
Wali Shah
The dealer
Ramin Nassiri
The groom
Shohab Hakimi
Mine detection center
Sher Shah Eshan
Mine detection center
Zaid Podal
Mine detection center
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barmak Akram
- Screenplay & Story
- Barmak Akram
- Original Score
- Barmak Akram
- Original Title
- Wajma
- Country of Origin
- Afghanistan, France
- Spoken Languages
- Persian, Pushto
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Kabuli Film, Ariroad
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barmak Akram
Barmak Akram
Barmak Akram
Barmak Akram
Barmak Akram, Hervé de Luze, Isabelle Ingold
Department Leadership Roster
Barmak Akram
Writer
Barmak Akram
Director
Barmak Akram
Original Music Composer
Barmak Akram
Director of Photography
Barmak Akram
Editor
Hervé de Luze
Editor
Isabelle Ingold
Editor
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What is An Afghan Love Story about?
It’s snowing in Kabul, and gregarious waiter Mustafa charms a pretty student named Wajma. The pair begin a clandestine relationship—they’re playful and passionate but ever mindful of the societal rules they are breaking. After Wajma discovers she is pregnant, her certainty that Mustafa will marry her falters, and word of their dalliance gets out. Her father must decide between his culturally held right to uphold family honor and his devotion to his daughter.
Who directed An Afghan Love Story?
An Afghan Love Story was directed by Barmak Akram.
Who stars in An Afghan Love Story?
The principal cast of An Afghan Love Story includes Wazhma Bahar, Mustafa Abdulsatar, Haji Gul Aser, Brehna Bahar, Assib Ibrahim.
When was An Afghan Love Story released and how long is it?
An Afghan Love Story was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for An Afghan Love Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Afghan Love Story was composed by Barmak Akram.