
Mrs. Iran's Husband (2023)
Overview
Gender apartheid is front and centre in this pointed exploration of family and labour in Iran. Sultan Mohammad proposes taking a third wife as a way to maintain and expand his free labour force, to the consternation of his current wives.
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Additional Info
Budget | $48,000.00 |
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Revenue | $0.00 |
Original Language | fa |
Popularity | 0.0604 |
Directed By
Marjan Khosravi
TOP CAST
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