A father leads his injured daughter through the treacherous Peshawar Pass.

"Road to Peshawar" Film School Shorts

Premiered May 13, 2014
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"Road to Peshawar"

During the Soviet-Afghan War, a father leads his injured daughter through the treacherous Peshawar Pass. In a literal minefield, her fate becomes linked to that of a Soviet sniper. A short film by Hammad Rizvi.

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Film School Shorts

From dramas to rom-coms, watch award-winning short films that bring you Hollywood quality without the three-hour run time. Film School Shorts is a weekly series showcasing indie films with blockbuster talent, including Frances Conroy, Anna Camp, and more!

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