Honey in the Warm Water

Nida, a creative director struggling with a work deadline and a strained marriage, wakes from a surreal dream about her husband, Zarar, to face the realities of her life. When Zarar visits to return a framed poem, their conversation reveals the emotional distance between them, with Nida’s obsession with work driving a wedge in their relationship. As tensions rise, Nida must confront her personal and professional struggles, realizing that her creative pursuits might be costing her the love she once had.

  • Alishba Feroz Ali
    Director
  • Alishba Feroz Ali
    Writer
  • Alishba Feroz Ali
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 7, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    430 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Pakistan
  • Country of Filming:
    Pakistan
  • Language:
    Urdu
  • Shooting Format:
    4k, 24 fps, 16:9
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Institute of Business Management
  • Private screening at Club 432
    Karachi
    Pakistan
    January 19, 2025
    local premiere
    none
  • Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)
    Melbourne
    Australia
    August 25, 2025
    World Premiere
    Selection
Distribution Information
  • Alishba Feroz Ali
    Distributor
    Country: Pakistan
    Rights: All Rights
Director - Alishba Feroz Ali