Leila(لیلا)
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Iran · 1997
2h 4m
Director Dariush Mehrjui
Starring Leila Hatami, Ali Mosaffa, Jamileh Sheikhi, Turan Mehrzad
Genre Drama, Romance
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This film tells the story of a semi modern Iranian couple, who are trying to fight the old beliefs & old generation. This is a failing battle because the man is not strong enough.
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