Whirlpool

2016 | PAKISTAN | 93 MINUTES | ROMANCE/THRILLER

Directed by Harune Massey, Whirlpool is a loose adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. Set against a city ravaged and torn apart by ethnic brutality, Shahbaz and Parveen struggle to break away from the unending violence. This gritty, fast-paced thriller is a modern reimagination of the Shakespearean classic.

Director: Harune Massey
Cast: Amna Ilyas, Fawad Khan, Gohar Tasheed
Language: Urdu with English Subtitles
Advisory: Violence
Festivals/Awards: DC South Asian Film Festival, Seattle South Asian Film Festival