Leila (1997) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1997 · 125 mins · Persian

Directed by

Dariush Mehrjui

Starring

Ali Mosaffa, Leila Hatami, Mohammadreza Sharifinia, Shaghayegh Farahani, Jamileh Sheikhi, Turan Mehrzad

The story follows a partially modern Iranian couple who strive to reject the entrenched customs and attitudes of the older generation. Their attempt to break free from traditional expectations is undermined by the husband’s inability to assert the necessary strength, leaving their battle largely unsuccessful.