March 30, 2006
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
Wadie Andrawis,
Ruth Osuna,
Laurel Melagrano,
Jason David Smith,
Carl Darchuk
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Traditional Muslim values clash with suburban American sensibility in writer/director Varun Khanna's harrowing exploration of a woman wedged between two rival belief systems. Egyptian-American medical... read more
DVD Release Date: January 23, 2007
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March 17, 2006
V.A. Musetto, New York Post
Unfortunately, the movie is melodramatic and heavy-handed.
March 16, 2006
Robert Koehler, Variety
Though it can't hide occasionally crude dramatics, pic is an undeniably bold and daring tragedy. Full Review
March 16, 2006
Laura Kern, New York Times
Amateur acting, a wobbly script and a hard-to-swallow finale round out the film, which will, sadly, invoke ridicule in place of shock and anguish. Full Review
March 30, 2006
Tim Grierson, L.A. Weekly
A movie this awfully scripted, acted and executed forfeits its right to be forgiven for good intentions. Full Review
March 17, 2006
Maitland McDonagh, TV Guide's Movie Guide
Khanna addresses the volatile issue of women's rights within Islamic households, and if his sensationalistic debut feature makes its point with a heavy hand, it's also starkly provocative. Full Review
March 16, 2006
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine
The noblest of intentions aren't nearly enough to save the film from its daytime TV amateurishness. Full Review
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