Circumstance
2011 · Movie · 105 min. · United States
Teenagers Atafeh, and her best friend, Shireen, are experimenting with their burgeoning sexuality amidst the subculture of Tehran’s underground art scene when Atafeh’s brother, Mehran, returns home from drug rehab as the prodigal son. Battling his demons, Mehran vehemently renounces his former life as a classical musician and joins the morality police. He disapproves of his sister’s developing intimate relationship with Shireen and becomes obsessed with saving Shireen from Atafeh’s influence. Suddenly, the two siblings, who were close confidants, are entangled in a triangle of suspense, surveillance, and betrayal as the once-liberal haven of the family home becomes a place of danger for the beautiful Atafeh.
Direction Maryam Keshavarz
Cast Nikohl Boosheri · Sarah Kazemy · Reza Sixo Safai · Soheil Parsa · Nasrin Pakkho · Sina Amedson · Keon Mohajeri
Soundtrack Gingger Shankar
Screenplay Maryam Keshavarz
Cinematography Brian Rigney Hubbard
Original title Circumstance
6.3
442 votes (FilmAffinity)
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