Marila Zareie, Amin Hayaie, Parsa Pirouzfar. Originally released as a motion picture in 2005. A foreign film (Iran). Special features: disc 1. Photo gallery, original theatrical trailer, director biography, scene selection -- disc 2. Behind-the scenes featurette "Why Unwanted woman".
Summary:
Searing tale about the struggles of women in modern-day Iran. Poor Sima puts up with her philandering and abusive husband, Ahmad. He is so blatant with his indiscretions that he asks Sima to cover for him when he plans a trip with his girlfriend Saba. In an Iran where unmarried couples can be arrested for fraternizing in public, Ahmad needs Sima to pretend that Saba is her cousin. Sima and the couple's young daughter accompany Ahmad and Saba on their trip - a humiliating situation for the devoted wife and mother. But, a surprising turn awaits the trio when they stop in a town where a man has just murdered his wife for her alleged affair.
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