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Permanent Guest

2025 · 15 min · Drama

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.

Directed by Sana Jafri · Written by Sana Jafri

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