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Leila

Leila

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Leila

1999

2h 5m

7.5(39 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

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.

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Production Companies

Farabi Cinema

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

لیلا حاتمی

Leila, the Wife

لیلا حاتمی

Acting

علی مصفا

Reza, the Husband

علی مصفا

Acting

جمیله شیخی

Reza's Mother

جمیله شیخی

Acting

توران مهرزاد

Leila's Mother

توران مهرزاد

Acting

Amir Pievar

Reza's Father

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Acting

محمدرضا شریفی‌نیا

Leila's Uncle

محمدرضا شریفی‌نیا

Acting

شقایق فراهانی

Second Wife

شقایق فراهانی

Acting

Payam Saberi

Unknown Role

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