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Yasha follows Hana, a young teacher driven to desperate measures after losing her job. In need of money for her son’s life-saving operation, Hana is willing to endure any hardship, humiliation, or consequence to give her child a chance to survive, and the film remains firmly focused on its protagonist’s relentless struggle throughout. Never saccharine or manipulative in its portrayal of maternal determination, this is a story that feels raw, tense, and authentic.
Naghi Nemati offers a compelling portrait of a strong woman fighting against impossible odds, and the lead actress delivers a nuanced and striking performance with remarkable strength and conviction. The cinematography reflects Hana’s increasingly difficult circumstances. Taking a restrained emotional approach, Nemati sidesteps melodrama and offers an unflinching portrait of resilience and survival.
Content Considerations: Sexual violence
Naghi Nemati
Rose (Mahshid) Izadi, Saman Saffari, Maryam Shahvali, Nima Ghasemi, Behzad Davari, Shahin Ghahari, Yousef Yazdani
Iran/Germany
2026
In Farsi with English subtitles
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Credits
Executive Producer
Ashkan Saffari
Producer
Mafhoom Khodai, Naghi Nemati, Abolfazl Saffary, Babak Kohi Dehkordi
Screenwriter
Naghi Nemati
Cinematography
Ali Hosseinzadeh
Editor
Arash Khazaei, Naghi Nemati
Original Music
Masoud Sekhavat Doust
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