Maryam Rahimi

Fearing family prejudices, Soraya an Iranian woman decides to immigrate illegally by smugglers.

Young Ali must pay a debt to prevent his little sister from marrying off at her young age. A man Ali knows and calls Uncle Saleh suggests that he fight with another boy who is stronger than him. The two little gladiators face each other, encouraged by adults who are hungry for money and violence.

Fearing family prejudices, Soraya an Iranian woman decides to immigrate illegally by smugglers.

Fearing family prejudices, Soraya an Iranian woman decides to immigrate illegally by smugglers.

Young Ali must pay a debt to prevent his little sister from marrying off at her young age. A man Ali knows and calls Uncle Saleh suggests that he fight with another boy who is stronger than him. The two little gladiators face each other, encouraged by adults who are hungry for money and violence.