Women Without Men

A young woman who resists an arranged marriage and defies patriarchal control. She moves from isolation within her brother’s house to engagement with underground political life and personal experiments in independence. Her choices place her at the center of a collision between intimate oppression and public protest, culminating in a haunting act that redefines her fate. She embodies both vulnerability and resolve in a society on the edge of change.

A woman who secretly loves Munis's brother and longs for a different life. She seeks guidance through a love spell, yet endures sexual violence, revealing the precariousness of female agency. Her experiences blur faith, desire, and power as she journeys toward awakening and despair. She seeks transformation, even as the world around her unravels.

A prostitute who endures harassment and exploitation, her gaunt body and defiant stare symbolize marginalization. She seeks dignity through small acts of resistance, such as challenging authority or confronting the city’s gaze. Her arc moves from vulnerability to tragedy, highlighting the brutal costs faced by women in this society. Her presence exposes the fragility of social safety nets for marginalized women.

A wealthy military wife who uses her influence to escape an unhappy marriage. She purchases a mystical villa and begins a new life away from domestic surveillance, while confronting loneliness and longing. Her arc reveals a yearning for authenticity and respect as she navigates desire, memory, and power. She acts as a catalyst for the garden’s opening and bears witness to the era’s moral unraveling.

Munis's tyrannical brother who enforces control through threats and intimidation. He embodies patriarchy, reacting with anger when his sister resists him. His authority is challenged by rising protests, testing his grip on power as the social order trembles. He represents the oppressive force at the heart of both the domestic and political storms.

Fakhri's old flame who reappears and rekindles a romance amid the era’s social and political swirl. He embodies the intersection of personal desire and political intrigue, guiding characters toward shifting loyalties. His presence colors the interplay of memory, love, and resistance within the broader upheaval.

Fakhri's husband, a general whose authority and sexual expectations illustrate the social pressures on women within marriage. He embodies the gendered violence of the era, and his dynamic with Fakhri drives several decisions. His role anchors the domestic sphere amid public upheaval and political maneuvering.

A young revolutionary who spreads messages of freedom and collective action. He represents the aspirational energy of the period and draws Munis into a broader political movement. His presence links intimate awakening with a wider struggle for democracy and social justice.