Movie Description

Ghame Afghan

Ghame Afghan

(1986)

Overview

An Afghan peasant family gets caught up in the turmoils during the Russian occupation. The shepherd find a wounded mujahideen and carries him home. The Mujahed dies that night. The dead body is discovered the next day and the shepherd arrested. His family decides to flee to Pakistan. Completely disheartened and destitute, they reach the refugee camp on the other side of the border after days of walking through desert and rocky areas. The family can't get their bearings. They are uprooted. The younger sister is grabbed in the open street and bartered off to a wealthy merchant.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleGhame Afghan

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1986-08-12

Original Language

Runtime 01h 30m

Production CompaniesTasman Film,Pasha Filmservice,Pica Film

Genres

  • Drama