A Separation(2011)
Ugly truth, sweet lies.
A married couple are faced with a difficult decision - to improve the life of their child by moving to another country or to stay in Iran and look after a deteriorating parent who has Alzheimer's disease.
Movie: A Separation
Top 10 Billed Cast
Simin
Nader
Razieh
Termeh
Hojjat
Somayyeh
Nader's Father
Interrogator
Miss Ghahraii
Simin's Mother
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