The Fifth Reaction (2003)

  • NR
  • 01/01/2003 (US)
  • Thriller
  • 1h 46m

Overview

Fereshteh loses her home and her two sons after her husband's accidental death when Hadj Safdar, her stubborn and powerful father-in-law, forces her to return to her parents. She is faced with the loss of her visitation rights when Hadj plans to send his grandchildren to live in a remote town. With the help of her circle of women friends she tries to take them beyond his reach, but in a patriarchal society it is hard to find a safe haven.

Tahmine Milani

Director, Writer

Cast

Homayoun Ershadi's headshot

Homayoun Ershadi

Ali Ghorbanzadeh's headshot

Ali Ghorbanzadeh

Jamshid Hashempour's headshot

Jamshid Hashempour

Seyd-Ali Hosseini's headshot

Seyd-Ali Hosseini

Shahab Hosseini's headshot

Shahab Hosseini

Majid
Niki Karimi's headshot

Niki Karimi

Gohar Kheyrandish's headshot

Gohar Kheyrandish

Ahoo Kheradmand's headshot

Ahoo Kheradmand

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