

What Will People Say
Hva vil folk si
“Sent to a country she's never known… she must risk everything to break free.”
Synopsis
Sixteen year-old Nisha lives a double life. At home with her family she is the perfect Pakistani daughter, but when out with her friends, she is a normal Norwegian teenager. When her father catches her in bed with her boyfriend, Nisha's two worlds brutally collide. To set an example, Nisha's parents decide to kidnap her and place her with relatives in Pakistan. Here, in a country she has never been to before, Nisha is forced to adapt to her parents' culture.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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What Will People Say - international trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-29
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Maria Mozhdah
Nisha
Adil Hussain
Mirza
Ekavali Khanna
Mother
Rohit Saraf
Amir
Ali Arfan
Asif
Sheeba Chaddha
Aunt
Lalit Parimoo
Uncle
Jannat Zubair Rahmani
Salima
Isak Lie Harr
Daniel
Nokokure Dahl
Emily
Eliza Raja
Ameena
Farrukh Jaffar
Grandmother
Naeem Azam
Amjad
Assad Siddique
Abdullah
Trine Wiggen
Social Worker
Sara Khorami
Social Worker
Maria Bock
Social Worker
Juliet Skogen
Iben
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 18, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Iram Haq
- Screenplay & Story
- Iram Haq
- Original Score
- Martin Pedersen, Lorenz Dangel
- Original Title
- Hva vil folk si
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian, Urdu, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Film i Väst, Zentropa International Sweden, Snowglobe, Cinéma Defacto, Mer Film, Rohfilm Factory, ZDF, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Iram Haq
Iram Haq
Martin Pedersen, Lorenz Dangel
Nadim Carlsen
Janus Billeskov Jansen, Anne Østerud
Axel Helgeland, Maria Ekerhovd
Department Leadership Roster
Iram Haq
Director
Iram Haq
Writer
Nadim Carlsen
Director of Photography
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Editor
Anne Østerud
Editor
Ann-Kristin Talleraas
Production Design
Maria Ekerhovd
Producer
Rohit Chaturvedi
Costume Design
Ida Toft
Costume Design
Vintee Bansal
Production Design
Martin Pedersen
Original Music Composer
Lorenz Dangel
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About What Will People Say
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is What Will People Say about?
Sixteen year-old Nisha lives a double life. At home with her family she is the perfect Pakistani daughter, but when out with her friends, she is a normal Norwegian teenager. When her father catches her in bed with her boyfriend, Nisha's two worlds brutally collide. To set an example, Nisha's parents decide to kidnap her and place her with relatives in Pakistan. Here, in a country she has never been to before, Nisha is forced to adapt to her parents' culture.
Who directed What Will People Say?
What Will People Say was directed by Iram Haq.
Who stars in What Will People Say?
The principal cast of What Will People Say includes Maria Mozhdah, Adil Hussain, Ekavali Khanna, Rohit Saraf, Ali Arfan.
When was What Will People Say released and how long is it?
What Will People Say was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for What Will People Say?
The original motion picture soundtrack for What Will People Say was composed by Martin Pedersen, Lorenz Dangel.
