Synopsis
Unbeknown to Shahzad, she's caught up in a whirlwind romance with charismatic charmer Imi. Salma knows Imi is not what her dad is expecting, but can she find a way to make everyone happy? A hard-hitting drama with a devastating finale, this is a story about the power and the limits of love in communities where 'honour' means everything.
- Programme: Murdered by My Father
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2016
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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