Verna

Verna

Year: 2017

Runtime: 158 mins

Language: Urdu

Director: Shoaib Mansoor

Echo Score: 69

Budget: $20M

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A married couple’s life falls apart as they face extraordinary circumstances.

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1

Park abduction attempt by the black SUV

Sara and Aami are enjoying a day at the park with Mahgul when a black SUV pulls up and several men try to kidnap Mahgul. Sara acts quickly to shield her sister and confront the would-be abductors, preventing the escape at that moment. The terrifying encounter leaves the family shaken and more protective of Mahgul.

Day 0 Park
2

Three days later: Sara returns home and speaks of rape

Three days after the park incident, the men drop Sara back at her house. She gathers her family and reveals that she was raped, begging them to report it to the police. Despite her plea, her family chooses silence, leaving her to face the trauma largely on her own.

Three days after park incident Sara's house
3

Rape survivor faces harassment and coercion

The rapist continues to send gifts to Sara and pressures her to leave Aami and marry him. The constant harassment deepens her sense of vulnerability and isolation as she contemplates how to seek justice. She realizes the fight will be complicated by the attacker’s power and influence.

Following the incident Sara's home / City
4

Marital strain: Aami's misinterpretation

Aami misreads Sara's trauma and their marriage begins to deteriorate as distance grows between them. Sara requests space for several days to think and heal, which further strains the relationship. The couple’s bond is tested just as the pursuit of justice starts to take shape.

Soon after Home
5

Sara seeks legal help

Sara reaches out to a lawyer friend for guidance on how to pursue the case. They discuss potential charges and the kind of evidence that could build a solid case. This consultation marks a turning point in her fight for justice.

Shortly after Lawyer's office
6

Meeting the rapist and political connection revealed

Sara arranges a meeting with the rapist, Sultan, and agrees to a date. During a visit to his house, she discovers photographs showing that Sultan is the governor’s son, tying the assault to powerful political figures. The revelation explains the scope of the obstruction and intimidation behind the crime.

Evening Sultan's house
7

Backstory revealed: governor's roadblocks sparked the assault

A flashback reveals a school visit by the governor that blocked several roads, including the route to the park where Sara, Aami, and Mahgul were traveling. Sara’s bold confrontation with the governor in that moment sparks his anger and becomes the catalyst for the rape. The motive is exposed: abuse of power to silence dissent.

Earlier in timeline School / Governor's visit
8

Court case begins; evidence is sabotaged

Sara brings the case to court with new evidence tying the assault to political influence. Sultan uses his power to destroy or hide key documents, hindering the prosecution. The legal battle becomes a test of resilience against dirty politics.

During trial Courtroom
9

Threats and bribery to flee the country

Sultan’s family and political allies threaten and offer bribes to Sara and her family to leave for Dubai. They are warned of dire consequences if they stay and fight. The coercion underscores the systemic power resisting accountability.

Midway through case Family home
10

Tragedy strikes: father's suicide and mother's departure

Sara’s father commits suicide in the basement, apologizing as he believes he disgraced the family. The mother flees to America in fear for her safety. The family’s collapse pushes Sara and Aami toward renewed solidarity and determination.

Later Basement / Family home
11

Reunion and renewed resolve

Sara and Aami reconnect as they come to understand the survivor’s ordeal and the strength needed to persevere. They resolve to stand together and continue pursuing justice. The couple’s bond deepens as they face the fight ahead.

After family crisis Home
12

Infiltration of Sultan's residence and confrontation

Sara and Aami sneak into Sultan’s residence and confront him, culminating in Aami striking him and dragging him to shore. Sultan is locked away, initially placed next to Sara's father, and he becomes incapacitated by the captivity. The confrontation marks a decisive turn toward accountability.

Evening Sultan's residence / dock
13

Evidence seals his fate

As Sultan regains consciousness, Sara locks him in a casket and retrieves incriminating texts that reveal his shame and guilt. The digital evidence undermines his ability to deny responsibility and accelerates his fall from power. He remains trapped as the cycle of intimidation collapses around him.

Following capture Sultan’s residence / basement
14

Justice achieved and hopeful ending

Sara finally sees some form of justice for the assault, even though she faced tremendous resistance. She and Aami go on a vacation together, reclaiming their happiness and moving forward. The film closes on a note of resilience, love, and the possibility of a new beginning.

Ending Vacation destination

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