The System is a 2014 Pakistani action and drama film directed by Shahzad Ghufoor and produced by Ghafoor Butt of Leo Productions Pakistan. It stars Nadeem Baig, Shafqat Cheema, Irfan Khoosat and Nayyar Ejaz in the lead roles.
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Plot
The film is set in a neighbourhood in Lahore and telescopes out from the everyday lives of a middle-class family to expose local corruption.
The story centres on Haider Ali, a working-class boy and the son of a prayer leader. He is in love with a local girl named Sara. Haider's uncle is a government official who believes that accepting bribes is not sinful. Haider is framed by the local SHO for a mob shooting. After managing to escape punishment for this crime, Haider's life changes drastically. He now sees the bigger, more bitter picture of the current system and its effect on everyone. He decides to do something about it, putting his education, family, friends, and love at risk in the process.
Cast
Sheraz Ghufoor as Haider Ali
Kashaf Ali - Sara
Nadeem Baig - Pesh Imam (Haider's father)
Irfan Khoosat - Haider's uncle
Shafqat Cheema - corrupt SHO
Nayyar Ejaz - corrupt minister
Mariyam Ali Hussiain - dancer
Ejaz Hussain Bugti
Rabia Tabassum
Sufian Bhatti
Saleem Shah
Saima Saleem
Saira
Music
Four songs on the soundtrack were produced in India. The music director was Shailesh Suvarna, with poetry from Bollywood's lyricist Irfan Siddiqui and Mohit Pathak. The tracks included several leading singers such as Javed Ali, Komal Rizvi, Palak Muchhal, Mohit Pathak and Krishna Beura. Two of the film's song videos were shot in Norway.
Release
The film was premiered on 29 May 2014 in, Lahore and released countrywide on 59 screens on 30 May. The film was also released in Norway on 13 June.