A Thousand Women Like Me (2001)
Overview
In modern day Iran, a female attorney fights for the custody of her seven year old diabetic son following a divorce from her husband. When the courts rule against her, she takes desperate actions that lead to tragic events.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fa |
| Popularity | 0.141 |
Directed By
Reza Karimi
TOP CAST
Niki Karimi
Shahrzad
Fariborz Arabnia
Hesam
Faramarz Sadighi
Colonel Imani
Niku Kheradmand
Mother
Yassamin Maleknasr
Shohreh
Pouya Islami
Nima
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