The Fifth Reaction

Fereshteh loses her home and her two sons after her husband's accidental death when Hadj Safdar, her stubborn and powerful father-in-law, forces her to return to her parents. She is faced with the loss of her visitation rights when Hadj plans to send his grandchildren to live in a remote town. With the help of her circle of women friends she tries to take them beyond his reach, but in a patriarchal society it is hard to find a safe haven.

Director: Tahmine Milani

Cast: Homayoun Ershadi, Ali Ghorbanzadeh, Jamshid Hashempour, Seyd-Ali Hosseini, Shahab Hosseini, Niki Karimi, Gohar Kheyrandish, Ahoo Kheradmand

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