Circumstance

A powerful drama challenging the common conceptions of women, power and love in Iran. Two teenage girls seek the freedom to be themselves. Atafeh is the rebellious daughter in a wealthy, liberal family. Her best friend Shireen still suffers because her late parents were strongly critical of the Islamic revolution. Their friendship slowly develops into something more, but living out their desires remain but a dream in the face of a conservative society. When Atafeh’s brother Mehran grows suspicious of the nature of their relationship, they are faced with even greater challenges. Will they succeed in defying Mehran’s twisted attempts to separate them? kej