Brides

Two British teenage friends, Doe and Muna, travel to Istanbul with the intention of crossing into Syria. Seeking a sense of purpose and a new life away from the struggles they face in the United Kingdom, they hope to join an extremist group and marry. However, their plans are disrupted when their contact fails to meet them. Stranded in a foreign city, the girls must rely on their faith and friendship to survive and find a way forward.

Directed by Nadia Fall and written by Suhayla El Bushra, this drama is a joint production between the United Kingdom and Italy. The film features Ebada Hassan as Doe and Safiyya Ingar as Muna, supported by a cast of 27 credited actors including Yusra Warsama and Cemre Ebüzziya. The production involved a crew of 70 people and was produced by companies including Neon Films and RAI Cinema.

Released on July 1, 2025, the film has a runtime of 93 minutes. Audience reception has been moderately positive, with a rating of 6.4/10 on IMDb based on 205 votes and a score of 6.5/10 on TMDB from 4 votes.