A wealthy Iranian family struggles to contain a teenager's growing sexual rebellion and her brother's dangerous obsession.
Director:
Maryam KeshavarzWriter:
Maryam Keshavarz
From metacritic.com
Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Nikohl Boosheri | ... | Atafeh Hakimi | |
Sarah Kazemy | ... | Shireen Arshadi | |
Reza Sixo Safai | ... | Mehran Hakimi | |
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Soheil Parsa | ... | Firouz Hakimi |
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Nasrin Pakkho | ... | Azar Hakimi |
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Amir Barghashi | ... | Mohammed Mehdi |
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Fariborz Daftari | ... | Shireen's Uncle |
Keon Alexander | ... | Joey (as Keon Mohajeri) | |
Sina Amedson | ... | Hossein | |
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Amir Hossein Soleimani | ... | Payam (as Amir Soleimani) |
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Siro Fazlian | ... | Shireen's Grandmother |
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Elie Njeim | ... | Club Drug Dealer |
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Joseph Fadel | ... | Taxi Merci Driver |
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Milad Hadchiti | ... | Yusef |
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Ghina Daou | ... | Party Girl |
A wealthy Iranian family struggles to contain a teenager's growing sexual rebellion and her brother's dangerous obsession.
I saw this film at Outfest 2011 and was blown away not only by the film's quality of visual and emotional impact, but also the amazing achievement that the artists have made by getting this story told in the first place. The international cast and crew have each taken big risks by telling this gripping story about two young women in love in Iran.
Our audience at the screening was struck by the POSITIVE and FUN images of Iranian youth- excited, energetic, comedic, brave. Very much in contrast with what the media tells us Tehran "looks like." The two female leads are incredibly stunning and give amazing performances. They say more with their eyes than paragraphs or monologues would need to convey. Their chemistry is palpable and the brief but urgent love scenes make any audience member root for their success.
The Director, Maryam Keshavarz, is talented, well-spoken, has a clear and distinct voice and is someone to watch.