I found the message attempted in this movie was good, but the delivery left a lot to be desired. The pretense for the journey undertaken by Nafas was of a pretty standard movie drama style, and the acting, done by all unprofessional actors, was horrid. The cinematography was wonderful, and many of the scenes were very emotionally powerful. The use of the burqa as the symbol of oppression was pretty heavy, though the true message about the way women are treated in that part of the world comes through clearly. Women are treated horribly. The ending leaves the viewer in the lurch. There is no resolution. All that is understood is that the movie ended without resolution to the story. It can only be assumed that Nafas did not reach her sister in time and her sister did kill herself. This movie is worth watching, but it is worth investigating. The true worth of this film is to stir interest in the human beings that make up Afghanistan, and to find out what caused the horrendous conditions and destroyed both the land and its people.

7/10