"A layered screenplay, pristine cinematography and strong performances across the board make this a gripping, emblematic story of hardship and the overwhelming force of social power structures.” - Ben Nicholson, the Film Verdict
"Lean, engrossing…a portrait of entrenched inequality and diminished opportunities in contemporary Iran, this simple, solemn tale could hardly be more damning.” - Guy Lodge, Variety
Wednesday, February 7, 6:15 p.m. | Amir and Narges are in love. That’s far from enough to build a life together, and they are forced to keep the relationship secret. To win over Narges’ upper-class family Amir needs money for an appropriate dowry. He finds work at a local fishery and is drawn into the dangerous but lucrative business of black market caviar smuggling. As Amir’s values are compromised, Narges tries to delay the arranged marriage her parents are planning for her. Tradition and true love clash in this tale of troubled love in contemporary Iran.
Awards & Nominations
Winner - Crystal Globe Competition, Special Jury Prize, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Winner - Best Production Award, Filmfest Münich
Annual Festival of Films from Iran: For our 35th Iranian spotlight, the Film Center proudly presents 11 films—including ten Chicago premieres—from directors working within and outside of Iran. Join us for a week of embracing and changing perspectives, connecting with new voices, and exploring Iran’s political, social, and cultural world. View full festival.
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu