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IRAN · 2026
Woman and Child
Saeed Roustaee
Synopsis
Mahnaz, a 40-year-old widowed nurse, struggles with her rebellious son, Aliyar, who has been suspended from school. Family tensions reach a peak during the betrothal ceremony with her new boyfriend Hamid, and a tragic accident occurs. In the aftermath, Mahnaz will be forced to confront betrayal and loss, and to embark on a quest for justice.
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grief and loss · mother-son relationships · justice and accountability · betrayal · single parenthood
