Dukhtar

Dukhtar

A mother's extraordinary journey begins in the heart of Pakistan.

PG 2014 · 93 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, Thriller

In the mountains of Pakistan, a mother and her ten-year-old daughter flee their home on the eve of the girl's marriage to a tribal leader. A deadly hunt for them begins.

Directed by Afia Nathaniel · Written by Afia Nathaniel

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