This film tells the story of a semi modern Iranian couple, who are trying to fight the old beliefs and old generation. This is a failing battle because the man is not strong enough.
Acting
Leila Hatami's face does what pages of dialogue cannot.
Direction
Mehrjui frames domestic spaces like psychological battlefields.
Director
Dariush Mehrjui
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Iran's reformist period, the film sparked national debate about polygamy laws and women's rights.
Leila Hatami and Ali Mosaffa married in real life shortly after filming — their on-screen destruction became off-screen partnership.
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