# Khuda Kay Liye (2007)

> A Pakistani social drama interweaving forced marriage, musical identity, and post-9/11 state violence across families divided by faith and migration.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14004

## Facts

- Runtime: 168 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Shoaib Mansoor
- Cast: Shaan Shahid, Fawad Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, Iman Ali, Simi Raheal, Rasheed Naz, Hameed Sheikh, Austin Marie Sayre
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1068956/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: harrowing, politically charged, melancholic, serious film night, social justice discussion

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of love, loss, and cultural clash unfolds across continents.

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