‘meri jaan’
‘meri jaan’ in Urdu means ‘my life’ but is more commonly a term of endearment to describe a loved one. This short film follows the journey of reconnecting with heritage through the relationship between mother and daughter. the viewer plays witness to the uncovering of archival images and an intimate conversation with my mother who was born and raised in Pakistan.
To learn more about my culture and create a narrative of Pakistan coherent with my mother’s story, the question proposed is:
How can you stay connected to a country you haven’t been to in over two decades?
‘meri jaan’ in Urdu means ‘my life’ but is more commonly a term of endearment to describe a loved one. This short film follows the journey of reconnecting with heritage through the relationship between mother and daughter. the viewer plays witness to the uncovering of archival images and an intimate conversation with my mother who was born and raised in Pakistan.
To learn more about my culture and create a narrative of Pakistan coherent with my mother’s story, the question proposed is:
How can you stay connected to a country you haven’t been to in over two decades?