A film about trafficking - from Iran! Doesn't that sound interesting? What a surprise such a film in the library.
The film starts in a more or less everyday setting. Who am I to judge what is an everyday setting in a country like Iran? Neda is working in an office; her boss likes her and they are going to be married. Then she gets a phone call - from a prison. A woman called Azar calls her and asks for a favor, a favor that maybe even a close family member might not comply. Azar's daughter has disappeared.
We get sort of explanation how Neda came to jail and how she got out again. I am not at all sure, if this is coherent. Iranian viewers will decide. Azar manages to flee from prison and now follow some rhapsodic episodes These episodes seem to reflect some darker sides of life in the Islamic Republic. Do they reflect a darker side of society or what is the purpose.
In the end we see that Azar's daughter - Negin - has been sold to Saudis. Maybe that is the legitimation for Azar to fight like a lioness.
Not great art.but let's be generous: 5/10.
The film starts in a more or less everyday setting. Who am I to judge what is an everyday setting in a country like Iran? Neda is working in an office; her boss likes her and they are going to be married. Then she gets a phone call - from a prison. A woman called Azar calls her and asks for a favor, a favor that maybe even a close family member might not comply. Azar's daughter has disappeared.
We get sort of explanation how Neda came to jail and how she got out again. I am not at all sure, if this is coherent. Iranian viewers will decide. Azar manages to flee from prison and now follow some rhapsodic episodes These episodes seem to reflect some darker sides of life in the Islamic Republic. Do they reflect a darker side of society or what is the purpose.
In the end we see that Azar's daughter - Negin - has been sold to Saudis. Maybe that is the legitimation for Azar to fight like a lioness.
Not great art.but let's be generous: 5/10.
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