Leila

May 14, 1999

2h 5m

★ 7.4

Overview

This film tells the story of a semi modern Iranian couple, who are trying to fight the old beliefs and old generation. This is a failing battle because the man is not strong enough.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Farabi Cinema

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Cast

Leila, the Wife

Leila Hatami

Reza, the Husband

Ali Mosaffa

Reza's Mother

Jamileh Sheikhi

Leila's Mother

Turan Mehrzad

Reza's Father

Amir Pievar

Leila's Uncle

Mohammadreza Sharifinia

Second Wife

Shaghayegh Farahani

Payam Saberi

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