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2003

The Fifth Reaction

Directed by Tahmine Milani

Fereshteh loses her home and her two sons after her husband's accidental death when Hadj Safdar, her stubborn and powerful father-in-law, forces her to return to her parents. She is faced with the loss of her visitation rights when Hadj plans to send his grandchildren to live in a remote town. With the help of her circle of women friends she tries to take them beyond his reach, but in a patriarchal society it is hard to find a safe haven.

Duration

1h 46m

Released

January 1, 2003

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5.5

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Cast10

  • Homayoun Ershadi
  • Ali Ghorbanzadeh
  • Jamshid Hashempour
  • Seyd-Ali Hosseini
  • Shahab Hosseini
  • Niki Karimi
  • Gohar Kheyrandish
  • Ahoo Kheradmand
  • Merila Zarei

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