Underplayed Gems

Circumstance (2011)

Circumstance poster
Directed by
Maryam Keshavarz
Genre
drama film, LGBTQ-related film
Country
Iran, United States
Runtime
1h 46m
Rating
6.6 of 10 from 90 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

Two teenage girls in Tehran begin a secret romantic relationship. Their love affair unfolds against the backdrop of a repressive society where discovery could have severe consequences. One girl's brother becomes increasingly suspicious of their bond.

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What happens

Circumstance (Persian: شرایط, romanized: Šar'ayet; French: En secret) is a 2011 drama film written and directed by Maryam Keshavarz starring Nikohl Boosheri, Sarah Kazemy, Reza Sixo Safai and Keon Alexander. It explores homosexuality in modern Iran, among other subjects. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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