In media interviews, Paiz has cited several Western actors as influences on his aspirations, and he has discussed his hopes of participating in international film projects.

Directed by Sam French and produced by Ariel Nasr, the film follows the friendship between two boys from different social classes in Kabul who share a fascination with buzkashi, a traditional Afghan sport.

[21] While filming one scene on the streets of Kabul, Paiz was mistaken by a relative for a beggar, as he had dressed in tattered clothing and waved an incense burner for the role.

The film’s nomination was seen as a step forward for Afghan cinema, which had been constrained for years due to political instability and restrictions on artistic expression.

The film follows an elderly man named Dastagir, who, along with his deaf grandson Yassin, journeys along the Kabul-Hairatan road to deliver tragic news to his estranged son at a coal mine.