Nafas, an Afghan-born Canadian journalist, returns to her homeland in a desperate attempt to reach her sister, who, overcome with grief after being injured by a landmine and her despair over the Taliban's oppression of women, has vowed that she will commit suicide at the time of the next solar eclipse, only three days away.

Special features: Exclusive commentary track by Nelofer Pazira; "Lifting the veil" a documentary about the film produced by CTV's W5; stills gallery; international trailer; cast & director bios; bilingual menus [2 full and separate sets of menus]. Folded sheet contains "Refuge in the dust", an essay by Nelofer Pazira, and an interview with director Mohsen Makhmalbaf. "Journey into the heart of Afghanistan"--Container. Originally released as a motion picture in 2001.