Underplayed Gems

Hiyy Yaara Dheefa (2011)

Hiyy Yaara Dheefa poster
Directed by
Ahmed Azmeel
Country
Maldives
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How it feels

The film follows four young people from different social classes who fall in love with partners their parents disapprove of. It also shows a daughter longing for her mother's love while facing constant rejection.

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What happens

Hiyy Yaara Dheefa is a 2011 Maldivian romantic drama film written and directed by Ahmed Azmeel. Produced under Yaaraa Productions, the film stars Ali Seezan, Niuma Mohamed, Aishath Rishmy, Ahmed Azmeel and Aminath Rasheedha in pivotal roles. The film was released on 11 October 2011. The film revolves around four young people from different social classes fall in love with partners who do not meet with their parents' approval. It also highlights a daughter's craving for her mother's affection and her mother's constant rejection of her. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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