Movie: The Recess

Top 4 Billed Cast

Mojan Kordi
Mojan Kordi

Sahar

Reyhaneh Nabiyan
Reyhaneh Nabiyan

Tahoora

Niloofar Shokouhinia
Niloofar Shokouhinia

Aida

Ghazal Khalili
Ghazal Khalili

Sara

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    The Recess

  • Overview

    Sahar a 17 year old student is determined to skip high school during the recess to attend the football stadium to watch the football match between Esteghlal F.C. vs. Al-Ain as part of AFC Champions League against the national ban on women to enter football stadiums in Iran.

  • Release Date

    2020-11-04

  • Average

    9.5

  • Rating:

    4.8 starts
  • Tagline

    Inspired by the tragic death of Sahar Khodayari known as Blue Girl in Iran.

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