Donya

The narrative unfolds in a contemporary Iranian context that carries the legacy of the revolution. It juxtaposes modern urban life with historical memories of property rights and family loyalties shaped by the past. A journey to Syria adds a temporal contrast, highlighting personal stakes across borders.

The story centers around a large, aging house in Iran and the surrounding real estate setting. Scenes shift between the old house, an adjacent apartment, and the real estate office, with a pilgrimage trip to Syria playing a key role. The basement of the old house becomes a pivotal space where documents and memories surface, reframing the entire conflict over ownership.

💖 Love and Ownership

Love and desire for social status are used as tools to secure property. Enayat’s pursuit of Donya blurs lines between affection and leverage, turning a romantic courtship into a financial gambit. The pursuit of a private home reveals how intimate feelings can become economic instruments.

🕵️ Truth and Identity

Donya’s true claim to the house reframes the relationship between appearance and reality. Enayat’s attempts to transform himself highlight how identity can be constructed to influence others. The final revelations force a reckoning between who people pretend to be and what they actually own.

🏛️ Wealth and Power

Property becomes a battleground where money and status dictate choices. The old house symbolizes memory, legitimacy, and control, around which family bonds and betrayals rotate. The story shows how ownership can redefine power within a household and a community.