Yalda
A Night for Forgiveness
Directed by Massoud Bakhshi
Produced by Bon Gah, JBA Production
A morally complex, intimate drama about the possibility and difficulty of forgiveness, set against the backdrop of a death sentence and a televised confrontation.
Maryam accidentally killed her husband Nasser and is sentenced to death. The only person who can save her is Mona, Nasser's daughter. All Mona has to do is appear on a TV show and forgive Maryam. But forgiveness proves difficult when they are forced to relive the past.
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Like Yalda
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Yalda
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Yalda, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Yalda, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Yalda, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
