In Flames

2023 [UR]

Action / Drama / Horror

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 50% · 45 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 50%
IMDb Rating 5.9/10 10 609 609

urdu horror drama suspense thriller

Plot summary

After the death of the family patriarch, a mother and daughter’s precarious existence is ripped apart. They must find strength in each other if they are to survive the malevolent forces that threaten to engulf them.

Director

Zarrar Kahn Photo
Zarrar Kahn

Top cast

Agam Ali Pirzada Photo
Agam Ali Pirzada as Apartment Harasser
Muhammad Anis Photo
Muhammad Anis as Good Cop
Muslim Abbas Photo
Muslim Abbas as Car Attacker
Danish Irshad Photo
Danish Irshad as Ashok
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899.88 MB
1280*608
Ur 2.0
NR
Subtitles ur  
23.976 fps
1 hr 37 min
Seeds 2
1.81 GB
1920*912
Ur 5.1
NR
Subtitles ur  
23.976 fps
1 hr 37 min
Seeds 8

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by altsgrd 7 / 10

Brilliant yet horrific take on culture

Now let me first say that I'm from Europe and it's not a whole lot of Middle Eastern entertainment media that make it to our screens over here, so I'm not sure how biased this movie actually is, but from what (I believe) I know, it is a brilliant, yet horrific, take on traditional Middle Eastern culture and its problematic gender inequality - at least from a Western POV.After the death of the family patriarch, the women of the family are left to fend for themselves in a culture that holds them to very traditional values, where men basically own the world and women just live in it (as long as they are claimed and accompanied by men).Nawal does a terrific job at portraying the bleak existence of a young Pakistani woman, who were raised on traditional values yet struggling to accept and submit to them. I thought the reminders every time she did something, she knew to be "wrong", was a remarkable way of depicting the voice of "reason" in the back of her head. Very well done!In a nutshell; In Flames is a horror DRAMA about female oppression and empowerment. It is thought-provoking, inspired and very necessary in this day and age.I highly recommend watching it - although if you are looking for jumpscares or boogiemen, you'll find none here. It is not that type of horror.
Reviewed by ferguson-6 7 / 10

laws vs customs

Greetings again from the darkness. One of the unheralded roles movies can play is to help us better understand various cultures around the world. It's important to grasp the challenges others face based on where they live. The first feature film from writer-director Zarrar Kahn takes us to Pakistan and elegantly lays out cultural traditions that may have even outlasted laws that have passed.Mariam (Ramesha Nawal) spends much of her waking hours studying for the upcoming medical exams. However, the recent death of her beloved grandfather has the film opening with preparations for the funeral service. His passing has left Mariam, her younger brother Bilal (Jibran Khan), and their mother Fariah (Bakhtawar Mazhar) in a precarious situation. The law allows for Fariah to inherit the apartment, car, and belongings; however, family traditions aren't quite in sync. Sleazy Uncle Nasir (Adnan Shah) offers to take care of everything for the grieving family. Mariam is wise not to trust him to act in their best interests, but the passive-aggressive discussions between mother and daughter make it clear that Fariah trusts the Uncle.A brick through the car window reminds us of other differences between Pakistani law and traditions. Mariam is simply driving herself during daylight hours - an activity that traditionalists refuse to accept. Not long after, Mariam meets Asad (Omar Javaid), and a budding romance blossoms as they enjoy a lovely day at the beach. A tragic accident adds even more stress to Mariam's life, yet the beauty of her character stems from her quiet strength in handling anxiety, grief, and a culture built to hold her back.The first half of the film employs a relatively slow pace so that we might better understand these people and their situation. Death and visions of departed loved ones play a prominent role, as does the inner-strength of women in a world structured to abuse and take advantage of them. The cinematography of Aigul Nurbulatova deserves special notice here, not just for how the visions and apparitions are handled, but also the interactions which often take place in confined spaces. It all feels as if it could be happening. Ms. Nawal also earns kudos for her performance as Mariam. She allows us to feel the emotions without ever once over-emoting. Kahn's film was Pakistan's submission of Oscar consideration last year and it's easy to see why.In theaters beginning April 12, 2024.
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