Silent Waters (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2003, Silent Waters is a drama film directed by Sabiha Sumar, running about 99 minutes. “The Water Stirs” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ayesha is a widow with a secret past, living with her beloved son Saleem in a small town in Pakistan close to the Indian border. When the fires of Islamic nationalism invade their tranquil lives, Saleem and a few of the town's other young men are soon gripped by a religious fervour, and they attempt to bring radical Islamic law to their friends and neighbours. After a group of Sikh pilgrims arrive in town, tensions reach boiling point as Ayesha's haunted past comes rushing back.
Who’s in it. Silent Waters stars Kirron Kher as Ayesha Khan (as Kirron Kher), Aamir Ali Malik as Saleem Khan, Arshad Mahmood as Mehboob - Nai (as Arsad Mahmud) and Salman Shahid as Amin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Silent Waters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silent Waters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silent Waters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silent Waters (2003)?
- In US, Silent Waters is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Silent Waters worth watching?
- Silent Waters holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silent Waters?
- Silent Waters stars Kirron Kher, Aamir Ali Malik, Arshad Mahmood, Salman Shahid and Shilpa Shukla.
- When was Silent Waters released?
- Silent Waters was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.