
The story of Zainab and Arif, who live their son, Munna, in Brooklyn. Zainab makes the complicated decision to leave her protected life and follow her heart. One of eight shorts commissioned by the United Nations on themes concerning global society.
Directed by Mira Nair
Written by: Rashida Mustafa, Suketu Mehta
Produced by: Marc Obรฉron, Lissandra Haulica
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