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Completed - FARSI - Drama - 105 minutes

Log Line

In Teheran, a teenager is caught between her best friend and her brother in a dangerous love triangle that may tear a wealthy family apart.

Previous markets

  • Berlin EFM 2010 (Debut)
  • Cannes 2010 (Line up)
  • Berlin EFM 2011 (Premiere)
  • Cannes 2011 (Screening)
Full history

Year of production : 2010

Director(s) : Maryam KESHAVARZ
Writer(s) : Maryam KESHAVARZ
Cast : Nikohl BOOSHERI, Sarah KAZEMY, Reza Sixo SAFAI

Producer(s) : Karin CHIEN (A Space Between), Melissa LEE (Bago Pictures), Maryam KESHAVARZ (Marakesh Films)

Synopsis

Atafeh and Shireen are best friends. Like many Tehrani youths, they socialize in underground party circuits inspired by western music and films. Shireen, who lives with her conservative uncle, latches on to Atafeh’s progressive world, living a double-life allowing her and Atafeh greater social and sexual freedoms.
Atafeh’s brother, on the other hand, newly returned from a rehab clinic, turns to religion to make sense of the world around him. When he starts to develop feelings for Shireen, the dynamic between the three is shaken up with drastic consequences.

Production

Country(ies) : IRAN, USA

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Festivals and Awards

Sundance Film Festival 2011 - U.S. Competition (Audience Award: Dramatic)


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