Leila (1999)

  • NR
  • 05/14/1999 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 2h 5m

Overview

This film tells the story of a semi modern Iranian couple, who are trying to fight the old beliefs and old generation. This is a failing battle because the man is not strong enough.

Dariush Mehrjui

Director, Writer

Mahnaz Ansarian

Writer

Cast

Leila Hatami's headshot

Leila Hatami

Leila, the Wife
Ali Mosaffa's headshot

Ali Mosaffa

Reza, the Husband
Jamileh Sheikhi's headshot

Jamileh Sheikhi

Reza's Mother
Turan Mehrzad's headshot

Turan Mehrzad

Leila's Mother
Amir Pievar's headshot

Amir Pievar

Reza's Father
Mohammadreza Sharifinia's headshot

Mohammadreza Sharifinia

Leila's Uncle
Shaghayegh Farahani's headshot

Shaghayegh Farahani

Second Wife

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