Alif

A slow, soulful plunge into faith and forgiveness, layered with flashbacks and quiet heartbreak that rewards patient attention.

Created by

Samina Humayun Saeed, Sana Shahnawaz

Genres

Drama

Starring

Sajal Ali, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Kubra Khan

Tagline

THROUGH LOVE THORNS BECOME ROSES

Overview

Momin is a successful film director on a journey to reconnect with his roots and Momina is a struggling actress determined to maintain the livelihood of her family. Unbeknownst to both, their paths will bring them together. Adapted from the spiritual drama novel of the same name by Umera Ahmed.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, romantic and tense. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Faith, love, identity, grief

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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