A 12-year-old Afghan refugee. His father. His fractured radio. A world of noise with no voice. What traumas might a road from Kabul to Karachi hold?

Aarash a 12-year-old Afghan refugee hasn’t uttered a word or responded to since his reunion with his father in Pakistan. A conflict between the body and mind has entrapped the kid in a vicious cycle of order and chaos. Aarash’s condition has left his father, Taheri confused and hopeless. While the only way for Aarash to runway from his traumas is to be with his best friend. A radio. A separation between the child and his only friend unfolds the truth about his journey from Kabul to Karachi.

Part of Shorts Package

1. My Father Is Afraid of Water (28mins)
2. A Night, After All (15 mins)
3. Kumar Kumar (7mins)
4. A Clay Horse (19mins)
5. Aftershock (20mins)
6. Khichdi (15mins)

Venue: JA DeSève Cinema – Concordia University, 1400, BOULEVARD DE MAISONNEUVE WEST, MONTREAL, QC H2L 2X4

Date: 4 May, 2025 Time: 15:00
Suggested donation $5-10 at the door.

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