Azra is worlds apart from her conservative Muslim mother. When her father suddenly dies on a trip home to Karachi, Azra finds herself on a Bollywood-inspired journey through memories, both real and imagined; from her mother’s youth in Karachi to her own coming-of-age in Canada.

1999 Toronto, Azra (Amrit Kaur) travels to Karachi to say her final goodbye. Her relationship with her mother, Mariam, has been complicated for some time now but she must try and face it .

The film flashes back to 1969 Karachi, portraying a booming, groovy period where the young Mariam (also played by Kaur) rebelliously pursues her own path in life. When a chance meeting with Hassan occurred, it was love at first sight.

In the modern-day storyline, Azra must navigate mourning her idealised late father while trying to understand her equally complex mother. It’s a story about intergenerational divides, culture clashes, and the messy reality of mother-daughter relationships.

While paying homage to the classic Bollywood film and song “Meri Sapno Ki Rani” (literally “The Queen of My Dreams”), the film’s heart lies in Mirza’s very personal look at her own family dynamics and quest for self-discovery. The film is an insightful, comedic, and moving examination of South Asian identity.

Director / Writer: Fawzia Mirza

Stars: Amrit Kaur, Nimra Bucha, Hamza Haq