70-year-old Mahin (Lily Farhadpour), has been living alone in Tehran for decades since her husband died and her daughter left for Europe.
One afternoon, tea with friends leads her to reassess her life and choices; she decides to break her solitary routine and revitalise her love life.
On a chance outing, where she witnesses an encounter between a woman and the morality police and decides to intervene, she comes across a lonely taxi driver called Esmail (Esmail Mehrabi).
A newfound determination and confidence propels her to approach him, and she invites him over to her house in a bid for connection. What follows is an unpredictable, unforgettable evening.
The film is a moving meditation on love, loss, loneliness and ageing, and the courage to open oneself up to new experiences and connections.
Though incredibly endearing, the film also reflects on the impact of oppression and intolerance, and the changing tides of a country that no longer allows space for people – particularly women – like Mahin to express themselves freely.
★★★★★ “Charming portrayal of a 70-year-old Iranian’s appetite for romance” – The Guardian
“See this film: it’s not only a work of art, it’s also a strike for freedom” – The Arts Desk
In Persian with English subtitles. Unreserved seating – simply choose your seat when you arrive.
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