UKAFF

Sat 2 May 2026 / 8.00PM

BFI, Southbank

London

Mera Lyari + Q&A with director Abu Aleeha and cast

In the tough streets of Lyari, two girls chase an impossible dream. Fierce Afsana defies her authoritarian father, while gifted orphan Kushmala faces a forced marriage. Guided by a one-legged former football captain, they train in secret for a shot at the Pakistan Football League. But claiming the pitch means confronting family, tradition and fear head-on.

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UKAFF

Mera Lyari + Q&A with director Abu Aleeha and cast

The story of two young women determined to pursue their football dreams.

In the tough streets of Lyari, two girls chase an impossible dream. Fierce Afsana defies her authoritarian father, while gifted orphan Kushmala faces a forced marriage. Guided by a one-legged former football captain, they train in secret for a shot at the Pakistan Football League. But claiming the pitch means confronting family, tradition and fear head-on.

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