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Wahdat-ul-Wajood

Wahdat-ul-Wajood

8m•Animation

From unity we fall, to unity we return.

Wahdat-ul-Wujood explores the concept of oneness and the human journey through separation, conflict, and return. Inspired by the philosophy of Wahdat al-Wujood (Unity of Being), the film reflects on how all existence emerges from a single source but becomes fragmented through identity, ego, and the divisions created by the world. The story begins in a cosmic void, where two souls emerge from a singular thread, symbolizing unity in its purest form. As they descend into history and move through different eras of the subcontinent, they become increasingly distant through war, cultural conflict, and shifting identities. Transitioning from abstract cosmic spaces to contemporary Pakistan, the film mirrors both a personal and collective search for meaning and connection. Through poetic storytelling and symbolic imagery, the film ultimately leads the souls back toward oneness, suggesting that beneath all separation, humanity remains deeply connected.

Hashim Abdullah · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime8m
LanguageUR
Release Date—
Budget$100
Revenue$150

Actors

Hashim Abdullah

Director

Ibrahim Zaidi

Assistant Director

Hammad Abdullah

Narrator

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