A British-Pakistani man's daughter falls in love with a Caucasian man, leading to a journey of cultural clashes, forced marriage, and family secrets. Meanwhile, her cousin in Afghanistan is influenced by a conservative cleric and becomes involved with Al-Qaeda. The story takes a dramatic turn after the 9-11 attacks, as the cousin is arrested and tortured by the CIA, and his sister escapes her abusive marriage and gives birth to a child.
In the Name of God
Three interconnected stories explore the profound impact of extremism and the 9/11 attacks on the lives of Pakistanis.