A review on Pakistani Short Film, ‘Unlived – Eik Adhura Khwab’ (2017). The Production Manager is Yasir Shah while its Asst. Director is Zeenat Ul Ain.
+ Crew
I. Directed by Natasha Baig
II. Cinematography by Khayyam Baig
III. Production Designed by Nashra Pir
IV. Music & Score by Sameer Baig & Absar Khan
V. Produced by Hassan Ali Effendi
+ Note
Unlived – Eik Adhura Khwab is a student thesis film for SZABIST.
+ Full Cast
- Dania Anwer as Meher
- Azlan Shah as Shahmir
- Maryam Suleman as Eesha
- Rukaiya Siddiqqui as Daadi
- Faheem Begum as Meher’s Mother
- Rida Khan as Shahmir’s Girlfriend
+ Plot
Meher is an introvert with almost no close friend to her. She lives with her mother, daadi in a small house and often dreams Shahmir to fall in love with her.
+ High Points
i – This short film is interesting enough to watch mainly because of a different, compelling story; especially how it unfolds once it starts to progress.
ii – Natasha Baig has able to pull this through with interesting direction to this mysterious character’s journey.
iii – A very acceptable performances by everyone in the cast.
+ Low Points
i – Although, it was satisfactory; yet the screenplay needs improvement.
ii – The twist ending may shock some but it was predictable.
iii – The inclusion of subplots are essential for better storytelling. Though, it’s your choice if want to put it in a short film or not.
+ Overall
Unlived – Eik Adhura Khwab, director’s imaginative world of fantasy, has an appealing taste of dark message.
Rate: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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