Saffron Kingdom

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1h 22m

★ 0.0

A family’s journey through displacement and resilience amid Kashmir’s turmoil.

Overview

Saffron Kingdom is a drama inspired by true events, following Masrat, a Kashmiri woman who, after her husband’s abduction, escapes to America with her son, Rizwan. Settling in Atlanta, they confront the challenges of displacement and the lingering trauma from their past. The film explores themes of identity, resilience, and the enduring impact of political turmoil on personal lives.

Genres

Drama

Family

History

Production Companies

Daffodil Studios

Saffron Kingdom Trailers

Cast

Masrat

Diana Aras

Rizwan

Alex Cheeks

Praveen / Pophai

Marisol Ray

Jameel / Chachu

Mohammad Fahmy

Young Parveen / Pophai

Laura Lopez

Young Jameel / Chachu

Ahmad Ghafouri

Wafa

Anna Talakkottur

Hameed / Abaji

Ahmed Smadi

Professor Reid

Anthony S. Goolsby

Nora Bhat

Layah Shirazi

Young Masrat

Isabella Fajardo

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