Son

In a small village outside Sanandaj, 60-year-old Maryam is waiting for her son Farhad's return from military service. One day, Farhad turns up at her door, wearing a chador, and tells her that he is now living as a woman.

Director: Saman Hosseinpuor

Cast: Kurosh Ahmadi, Maryam Boubani, Kianoosh Farzin, Mahvash Sheikhi

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