As she sets out with her teenage daughter to retrace his final steps, she faces intense emotional strain, societal pressures and the unwelcome, predatory advances of her brother-in-law. Along the way, a calm and uncanny stranger introduces a spiritual shift that alters her path and forces her toward self-discovery.

Set in Tehran, the film subtly examines the underlying mechanisms of oppression, particularly the misuse of masculinity, religion and tradition, through the lens of a single mother’s experience.

Leila Hatami leads the film beautifully, widely recognised for her role in Oscar winning ‘A Separation’ by Asghar Farhadi, and remains a deeply respected figure within the global Persian community.

The shoot faced all manner of challenges coinciding with Mahza Amini’s uprising in Iran and the ongoing troubles.