Leila (1999)
This film tells the story of a semi modern Iranian couple, who are trying to fight the old beliefs and old generation. This is a failing battle because the man is not strong enough.
Top billed cast
Leila HatamiLeila, the Wife
Ali MosaffaReza, the Husband
Jamileh SheikhiReza's Mother
Turan MehrzadLeila's Mother
Amir PievarReza's Father
Mohammadreza SharifiniaLeila's Uncle
Shaghayegh FarahaniSecond Wife- Payam Saberi
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