Review of "Cake" movie

Review of "Cake" movie

It was a scorching day of April in 2018, when we planned to watch a newly released Pakistani movie, "cake". I had an opportunity to know the theme of the movie, and some people's absurd reactions about the film. Well, those reactions were merely owing to the parochial mindset about "Sindhi people". Whatever perspective they hold is largely based on what they had long been brainwashed on a diet of hatred via media platforms. Not only this, traditional Sindhi channels have left no stone unturned in contributing to this mindset. Once, I invited a Lahori friend of mine to visit Sindh. On hearing this, he was cringed. And replied, "do you really want me to get murdered there?"  Such a response literally left me in awe. He was actually misled by media gimmicks. That day I came to know how much media can influence our thinking and perceptions.

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Finally, we reached the cinema to watch the movie. To be honest, I was a bit afraid of being debunked by my friends, in case they did not like the movie. Well, as the movie went on, we started to enjoy ourselves. Unlike nowadays movies, it was a complete family package. The story, tragedy, emotions, and characters, all were reflections of a simple middle-class family of our society. Unlike other terror-based Sindhi dramas and films, in which 'the guns culture' and 'wadera system' have been depicted, this movie, despite being in the Urdu language, has truly touched on the genuine fabric of Sindhi culture. Oh my God!! eventually, the Pajero - a proverbial vehicle of Sindhi people in Urdu dramas-  was replaced by a simple corolla car.

Zareen is the middle child of her parents. She takes care of her old parents along with running family affairs and landlordism. She complains of a lack of cooperation and contribution to her siblings. She feels her career has been retarded just because of these family responsibilities. She taunts her younger sister for being indifferent. However, such a whining nature of Zareen is a partly result of a tragedy that happened with her family. About which her younger sister, Zara, was kept in dark. When Zara finds out an old letter from her friend, the reality unfolds before her, shaking her absolutely. The role of Zareen is of immense importance here, as it highlights hardships and dilemmas being faced by middle-class girls. Along with this, it gives the sense of women empowerment and transformation in typical gender roles in our conservative society.

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When Zareen's family leaves Karachi for the village for a reason, their journey through the road lined with gardens of mangoes of Mirpurkhas is a sight to behold. Moreover, the on-and-off play of Shah Latif's poetry in the voice of Allan Fakeer adds ice on the cake. Additionally, music direction by Saif Samejo has done justice with the script of the movie. Without a doubt, Asim Abbasi - the director of the project- has done a remarkable job. And I am sure this will go a long way in revolutionizing the Pakistani film industry.

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In the end, everyone there heaped praise on the movie. And I was relieved of the rebuttal of my friends. Perhaps, they also liked it. Those who want to watch, it is available on the Netflix these days. Let me add something interesting here, this movie was selected for nomination in Oscars Awards as well, but unfortunately could not go for the final round. Nonetheless, it is a treat to watch with your family in these days of boredom. I know most of the guys are not going to like it, as our young generation is more tilted towards watching fiction and stupidity-based genre. Sorry for being a little sarcastic here. Have fun and stay safe in your homes.