Woman and Child
A widowed nurse’s engagement to a new partner collides with her son’s rebellion, setting off a crisis that forces her to confront betrayal and loss.
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About the film
What it’s about
Mahnaz, a 40-year-old widowed nurse, is raising her son Aliyar, who has been suspended from school. Her betrothal to Hamid brings long-simmering family tensions to a head, and a tragic accident occurs. In the aftermath, Mahnaz must deal with betrayal and loss while seeking justice.
What hooks you
Saeed Roustaee directs Parinaz Izadyar as Mahnaz and Payman Maadi as Hamid. The film was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
Who it’s for
It is worth a look for anyone who appreciates intense family dramas where private grief turns into a fight for accountability.
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 135 votesCreative team
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Woman and Child (2025)
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2025
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2025
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2025