Cast: Soghra Abissi

Direction Tahmineh Milani

Cast Niki Karimi · Mohammad Nikbin · Atila Pesiani · Soghra Abissi

Synopsis The Hidden Half (2001) follows the story of a woman on death row in Iran who seeks a last-minute pardon. Her deep involvement with left-wing politics during the 1979 revolution played a significant role in her imprisonment following the Shah's...

Direction Naser Taghvai

Cast Khosro Shakibai · Hediyeh Tehrani · Jamshid Mashayekhi · Niku Kheradmand

Synopsis Unruled Paper (2002) follows Royaa, a devoted mother of two, as she pursues her aspiration to become a writer. Her journey is fraught with challenges, particularly as her life and marriage to her enigmatic architect husband, Jahaan, become increasingly complicated....

Direction Dariush Mehrjui

Cast Golab Adineh · Parsa Pirouzfar · Amin Hayayee · Hassan Poorshirazi

Synopsis Mother Guest (2004) follows the story of a dedicated mother from a humble background who finds herself in a predicament when unexpected guests arrive for dinner. With scarce resources and a tight budget, she struggles to prepare a suitable meal....