A well crafted poem about dictatorship and freedom in its womb.

A young woman discovering, in the box with food , a VHS tape. Her curiosity. And first contact with sensuality, representing a great to fundamental senses of revelation . Discover of her feminity under the Iranian fundamentalist regime , changing the perspective about her late mother, it is one of story easy to be feel, in its plenty, by the living people in a dictatorship.

A great good point of film is the beautiful work of young Sam Manish as Maryam. The image has the force of entire speeches. And the emotion runs with grace , being perfect frame for the surprise, angry, bitter reactions of father front to the discover.

A film to remind . In essence, an admirable poem.

Persian-language (primarily Iranian) cinema is acclaimed for poetic allegory, moral depth, and inventive ways of navigating censorship. It often uses non-professional actors, minimalism and symbolism to explore moral dilemmas, social issues, and the human condition under political constraints.

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The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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A sheltered girl in post-revolution Iran accidentally finds her dad's provocative VHS tape.

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