Circumstance

Year: 2011

Runtime: 107 min

Language: Persian

Director: Maryam Keshavarz

Budget: $1M

Drama

A young woman grapples with her sexuality and forbidden love for another woman, navigating a complex emotional journey. Simultaneously, her brother becomes increasingly consumed by extremist Islamic beliefs, leading to a troubling and volatile descent into darkness. The film explores themes of identity, family conflict, and the challenges of finding one's place in a restrictive environment.

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