Destiny
After the death of her mother 18-year-old Sahar is left in charge of her poor, mentally disabled father in an isolated village in Iran. Sahar dreams of attending university and becoming a doctor, but extended family insist she play the role of caretaker unless her father remarries. This warm and intimate observational portrait captures a young woman caught between traditional gender roles and her desire for self-determination, volleyball and Instagram.
Cast: Sahar Aezi
Destiny
After the death of her mother 18-year-old Sahar is left in charge of her poor, mentally disabled father in an isolated village in Iran. Sahar dreams of attending university and becoming a doctor, but extended family insist she play the role of caretaker unless her father remarries. This warm and intimate observational portrait captures a young woman caught between traditional gender roles and her desire for self-determination, volleyball and Instagram.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Yaser Talebi
- Producers
- Yaser Talebi, Elaheh Nobakht
- Cast
- Sahar Aezi
Maturity rating
12Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Persian
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.