We Have to Sell This Lie

About this work

On her wedding night, Saira’s new husband, Adeel, is gentle, almost apologetic. As the days unfold, the meticulously arranged household of the Rahman family begins to reveal its fault lines, and Saira finds herself caught between public appearance and private realities. From spilled tea to family dinners, every interaction is a performance, every gesture laden with unspoken meaning. As the truth about Adeel’s past, and his relationship with the mysterious Imran, slowly unravels, Saira must confront the sacrifices made in the name of tradition and protection. When her sister-in-law, Hiba, faces a similar fate, Saira is forced to decide if she will continue to uphold the carefully constructed facade, or bravely expose the lies that bind them all.