The Persian Version(2023)
Based on a true story... sort of.
When a large Iranian-American family gathers in New York City for the patriarch’s heart transplant, a family secret is uncovered and catapults the estranged mother and daughter into an exploration of the past.
Movie: The Persian Version
Top 10 Billed Cast
Leila
Shireen
Ali Reza
Young Leila
Maximillian
Young Ali Reza
Young Mamanjoon
Video Trailer The Persian Version
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
'The Persian Version' with JoAnne Yarrow and Lindsey Weissmuller | Academy Conversations
"Trust Me On This"
Extended Preview
Girls Just Want To Have Fun
Master Seminar with THE PERSIAN VERSION Writer/Director Maryam Keshavarz
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