Circumstance
Atafeh and her brother, Mehran, have grown up in a home filled with music, art, and intellectual curiosity. Atafeh dreams of fame and adventure, and she and her best friend, Shireen, explore Tehrans underground scene with a determination to be themselves. Meanwhile, Mehran returns home from rehab, and renounces his former decadent life with a vengeance.
As Atafeh and Shireens relationship blossoms, Mehran becomes more and more estranged from his family and obsessed with saving Shireen from his sisters influence. As violence and desire collide, the once safe haven of the family home becomes increasingly claustrophobic.
Critic Reviews:
- " Bold, haunting and moving; an excellent feature debut. " – Ashley Clark
- " The content feels familiar, but the perspective is fresh. " – Dave Calhoun
- " Offers an intoxicating peek into a society where skinny-dipping at dawn can be a revolutionary act. " – Robbie Collin