In her brilliant feature debut, Mahnaz Mohammadi depicts the heartbreaking relationship of a mother and son, with mum Leila working tirelessly at a failing factory in sanctions-gripped Iran while trying to keep her family together. Join us for the Opening Night red carpet ceremony and screening of a masterly drama, with a screenplay by Mohammad Rasoulof.
Directed by: Mahnaz Mohammadi
Production Year: 2019
Country: Iran
Length: 102 minutes
Credits
Director: Mahnaz Mohammadi
Writer: Mohammad Rasoulof
Producers: Kaveh Farnam, Mohammad Rasoulof, Farzad Pak
Cinematographer: Askhan Askhani
Production Designer: Siamak Karinezhad
Composer: Amir Molookpour
Editor: Mohammadreza Muini
Sound Designer: Ensieh Maleki
Cast
Raha Khodayari
Mahan Nasiri
Reza Behboodi
Shiva Ordooie
Maryam Boubani
Son-Mother
Iran, Czech Republic | 2019 | 102 min | Unclassified 15+
SYNOPSIS
A widow who works tirelessly at a failing factory in Iran receives a marriage proposal that could mean financial security but also forces Leila to consider a utilitarian decision for her family that could fracture it. In her brilliant fiction-feature debut, Mahnaz Mohammadi crafts an authentic story of a relationship between a mother and a son, with a screenplay by Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof.
FESTIVALS
Toronto International Film Festival 2019
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