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Son-Mother (2019)
Iran, Czech Republic |
2019 |
102 min.
Leila is a single working mom of two, living in sanctions-gripped Iran. When her job at the factory is at stake, she considers marrying Kazem, a bus driver with a daughter. But tradition frowns upon a young girl sharing a household with her stepbrother. After Leila is fired from her job, she makes the decision to stay with Kazem and leave her son Amir in the care of a boarding school, until she figures out how to manage his return.
| Country | Iran, Czech Republic |
|---|---|
| Year | 2019 |
| Duration | 102 min |
| Rating | 15 |
| Language | Farsi, Persian |
| Subtitle | Czech |
| Directed by | Mahnaz Mohammadi |
| Screenplay | Mohammad Rasoulof |
| Director of Photography | Ashkan Ashkani |
| Music | Amir Molookpour |
| Edited by | Mohammadreza Muini |
| Contact | Beta Cinema |
Biography
Director and actress from Iran, where she also focuses activistically on topics related to women's rights. Her films include the documentaries Women without Shadows (2003) and Travelogue (2010). She made her feature film debut with the drama Son-Mother (2019).