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2024

Drama The 70-year-old Mahin has been living alone in Tehran since her husband died and her daughter left for Europe. One afternoon, tea with friends leads her to break her solitary routine and revitalise her love life. But as Mahin opens herself up to a new romance, what begins as an unexpected encounter quickly evolves into an unpredictable, unforgettable evening.

	Media	Author	Review
		Peter Bradshaw The Guardian	"As well as everything else, this wonderfully sweet and funny film will contribute to the debate about whether repressive regimes are the nursery of artistic greatness (...) Rating: ★★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Jessica Kiang Variety	"What it lacks in edge, the film certainly makes up for in the quality of its performances"
		Leslie Felperin The Hollywood Reporter	"A delectable later-life love story (...) the two films overlap in fascinating ways. Both remind viewers of the ephemeral nature of all things. Both are sublime portraits of complicated, older souls"
		Olivia Popp Cineuropa	"Directorial duo Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha craft a straightforward but heartfelt dramedy of love and resistance against patriarchy in old age"
		Screendaily	"Rich, frequently hilarious tragicomedy"

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