Dukhtar

At just fifteen years old, Allah Rakhi is married off to the much older Daulat Khan, who is the tribal chieftain. This significant life change uproots her from her family in Lahore and thrusts her into a life dominated by her husband's control in the mountains.

Two decades pass, and Allah Rakhi now finds herself living a life overshadowed by her husband, Daulat Khan. The mountains symbolize both her isolation and the harsh reality of tribal life that she has been accustomed to.

Daulat Khan sees an opportunity to broker peace with his rival, Tor Gul. This deal requires him to marry off his ten-year-old daughter, Zainab, to Tor Gul, highlighting the ongoing patriarchal norms and the treatment of women as bargaining chips.

Haunted by her own experiences, Allah Rakhi is tormented by the thought that Zainab might face a similar fate. This dread becomes a catalyst for her desperate plan to escape with her daughter, who remains oblivious to the looming danger.

Determined to save her daughter, Allah Rakhi hatches a plan to flee from her husband's grasp. She wishes to protect Zainab from a future filled with the same struggles and sacrifices she has endured.

As they embark on their escape, Allah Rakhi and Zainab are pursued by the armies of both Daulat Khan and Tor Gul. The mountain roads become treacherous as they find themselves targeted because of Allah Rakhi's visibility as a woman alone.

In a desperate race for freedom, Allah Rakhi manages to sneak onto a truck that could lead them to safety. This critical moment marks a turning point in their quest for liberation and protection.

Once aboard, Allah Rakhi is quickly discovered by the truck driver, Sohail. Rather than reacting with hostility, she deftly convinces him that their plight is less dire than it really is, buying precious time for their escape.

Upon understanding the gravity of Allah Rakhi's situation, Sohail is faced with a moral dilemma. He grapples with the decision to either uphold his safety or help the desperate mother and daughter reach refuge in Lahore.

Sohail ultimately resolves to assist Allah Rakhi and Zainab, recognizing the impact of their struggle and the potential for history to repeat itself. His choice symbolizes a beacon of hope in their journey toward freedom.

Throughout their harrowing journey, Allah Rakhi's determination not to let history repeat itself fuels her actions. Her fierce love and protectiveness for Zainab drive every decision she makes as they navigate their perilous path.

As they travel towards Lahore, the road ahead symbolizes both danger and hope for Allah Rakhi and Zainab. Each mile brings them closer to safety, but also deeper into the heart of their enemies' territories.

The threat of Daulat Khan and Tor Gul's armies looms as they near Lahore. Allah Rakhi’s heart races as they prepare for a possible confrontation, aware that their escape may hinge on split-second decisions.

Reaching Lahore remains their ultimate goal, and Allah Rakhi harbors the hope of a new life for herself and Zainab. The possibility of safety and freedom tantalizes them as they press on in their journey.

The timeline culminates with their arrival in Lahore, where Allah Rakhi's dream of a different life for her daughter hangs in the balance. The decisions made on this journey will determine not only their fate but the future of Zainab.