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Rafina

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Rafina, who is living in poverty with her mother and brother, gets a job at a huge beauty company with help from her Aunt Rosie. Quickly noticed by her superiors for her beauty, she is given work as a model.

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tt stern-enzi Cincinnati CityBeat 09/16/2017
Sumar's film issued a challenge to me, demanding me to get off my high horse, to recognize my own cowardice in the reflection of these two male characters. Go to Full Review Alistair Ryder Film Inquiry 02/24/2017
Good Morning Karachi simplifies [...] Pakistani culture to an extent that it merely feels like Pakistan is a society equivalent to the US, with those holding on to its old, unique identity clearly being depicted as villains suppressing change. Go to Full Review David N. Butterworth La Movie Boeuf 01/17/2016
2.5/4
Model Amna Ilyas's "enlightened innocence" carries the picture, plus we also get to see Pakistan in all its colorful, volatile glory. Go to Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 01/13/2016
3/5
An involving story about a beautiful young Pakistani woman who finds a way to fulfill her dreams. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jim P Jan 21 A good look at women's rights in modern Pakistan🇵🇰 See more 01/23/2015 Uses a lot of progressive themes surrounding women rights and treatment with a political backdrop given its set at one of the most significant moments in Pakistan politics in the 21st century. See more Read all reviews
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Sabiha Sumar

Director

Amna Ilyas

Rafina

Beo Raana Zafar

Rosie

Yasir Aqueel

Arif

Saba Hamid

Ammi

Atta Yaqub

Jamal
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Movie Info

Synopsis Rafina, who is living in poverty with her mother and brother, gets a job at a huge beauty company with help from her Aunt Rosie. Quickly noticed by her superiors for her beauty, she is given work as a model.
Director
Sabiha Sumar
Production Co
Vidhi Films, Blue Elephant Films, Sarah Radclyffe Productions Limited
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Urdu
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 17, 2016
Runtime
1h 20m
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