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Sitara: Let Girls Dream

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6.9/10 • 44

2019-09-230h 15m

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Pari, a 14-year-old girl, dreams of becoming a pilot while growing up in a society that doesn’t allow her to dream.

Directors
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Writters
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Editors
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Husain Qaizar

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    Alunauwie

    Aug 31, 2025

    9/10

    Sitara: Let Girls Dream addresses the issue of child marriage, especially among young girls, through a dialogue-free but powerful narrative. The story centers on Pari, a girl with big dreams symbolized by paper planes and her love for a book and model airplane. The film also introduces her strict father, whose presence instills fear in the family. The conflict unfolds as Pari’s dreams clash with her father’s insistence on early marriage, creating emotional struggles for all family members. Though the film doesn’t show the resolution directly, an after-credit collage and narration reveal the characters’ development and the consequences of child marriage. The emotional depth is conveyed effectively through expressive animation, color composition, and sound despite the absence of dialogue. Some inconsistencies arise, especially in portraying the father’s attitude, who seems supportive early on but ultimately enforces marriage, making his character’s motivation less clear. This contrast weakens the narrative coherence but is somewhat resolved by his later character growth. Overall, the film delivers an important message with delicate storytelling and remains accessible and impactful. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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    Status
    Released
    Original Language
    English
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    Keywords
    social conflictemotionsshort film