The story opens in Karachi 1988 and two girls Zahra and Maryam are best friends.
But at this point Karachi is in turmoil and on the brink of great change.
The dictatorship is falling and a female leader is elected.
But one night of fun and frolics for the girls changes their lives.
The girls go driving out with some boys which is cultural taboo.
Fast forward to present day London and both girls are now grown, successful and driven women.
Their lives have diverged and followed different courses but the echoes of the scandal of that night resonates down the years and have in different yet indirect ways shaped the women and their current lives.
Though hidden deep the buried resentments rears its head and only time will tell if their friendship can be salvaged.
Really enjoyed this subtle look at the nuances of culture, friendships and above all human relationships through our lives.
But at this point Karachi is in turmoil and on the brink of great change.
The dictatorship is falling and a female leader is elected.
But one night of fun and frolics for the girls changes their lives.
The girls go driving out with some boys which is cultural taboo.
Fast forward to present day London and both girls are now grown, successful and driven women.
Their lives have diverged and followed different courses but the echoes of the scandal of that night resonates down the years and have in different yet indirect ways shaped the women and their current lives.
Though hidden deep the buried resentments rears its head and only time will tell if their friendship can be salvaged.
Really enjoyed this subtle look at the nuances of culture, friendships and above all human relationships through our lives.