When a large Iranian-American family gathers in NYC for the patriarch’s heart transplant, a family secret is uncovered in this...
When a large Iranian-American family gathers in NYC for the patriarch’s heart transplant, a family secret is uncovered in this Sundance-winning film.
Coming from two countries at odds with each other, Iranian-American Leila (Layla Mohammadi) strives to find balance and embrace her opposing cultures, while boldly challenging the labels society is so quick to project upon her. When her family reunites in New York City for her father’s heart transplant, Leila navigates her relationships from arm’s length in an effort to keep her “real” life separate from her family life. However, when her secret is unceremoniously revealed, so are the distinct parallels between her life and that of her mother, Shireen (Niousha Noor).
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84 %81 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
93 %42 reviewsAudience score rating
"Maryam Kesharvarz’s third feature... braids comedy and tragedy, vibrant aplomb and thoughtful soberness."
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Variety
Variety"Effervescent..."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"Layla Mohammadi is a standout..."
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Screen Daily
Screen Daily"An ebullient rule-breaker..."
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RogerEbert.com
RogerEbert.com"A visually colorful and vibrant celebration..."
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Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader"The voiceover-heavy storytelling is exhausting and weightless, despite Keshavarz’s clear affection for and closeness to these women."
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Award winner- Audience Award & Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award, Sundance 2023
- Rating
- 15, strong language, sex references
- Runtime
- 107
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- USA
