If Luck Will Come

Description

Zahra and Zalgai, both Afghan children, seek to maintain their childhood in a society where such innocence is curtailed by the Taliban's strict rules. The film follows their lives as they count down from age 12 to 14, a time when the societal pressures of silence and duty begin to close in on them. Their determination to play amid these challenges highlights their resistance against the oppressive environment surrounding them. Alongside Zahra and Zalgai, the film also examines the broader impact on Afghan children as they transition into an adult world marked by restrictions. The documentary provides insight into the cultural and social norms that dictate their lives, showcasing the stark realities they face as childhood ends prematurely under Taliban rule.