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Women Confront Society in 'Haven of Hope'
12 Feb
Summary
- Three women from a Karachi shelter embark on a day trip.
- Their journey involves confronting families and societal failures.
- The film draws inspiration from real women in Karachi shelters.
Seemab Gul's upcoming film, 'Haven of Hope,' is set to premiere on the festival circuit later this year. The movie, currently in post-production, will be distributed in France by ARP Selection. Set in Karachi, it follows three women from a shelter: an orderly, a nurse, and a guard. They venture out for a single day to confront their families and a society that has let them down.
Inspired by real women Gul met in Karachi shelter homes, 'Haven of Hope' is envisioned as a story of empowerment. Gul stated that fiction can facilitate change in the real world. The film's producers highlighted its depiction of an unimaginable reality and its theme of women's empowerment.
The film features a cast including Suhaee Abro and Nimra Bucha, with Alexandra Strauss serving as editor. Best Friend Forever is handling international sales for the project, which is co-produced by Cinelava and Red Balloon Film, among others.
