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In the Name of God

This is a true story.

Henas.

- Ms Pirani? - Yes, Ms Karimi?

- They're on their way. - Please let me know if you find anything.

Darioosh!

Darioosh!

Yes, Shohreh?

Her husband has the key to the utility room. He's on his way.

What's the matter anyway?

I wanted to turn off the water tap, but it got broken.

Really?

Can't you do something? We'll be too late, Darioosh!

The building will be flooded with water if I don't take care of this.

Hand me the Monkey wrench from the took kit.

The Monkey wrench?

-Here you are. -Give it.

-Yes? -Ma'am?

Yes? Yes?

This is not the Monkey wrench.

-Shohreh! -Here's the Monkey wrench.

Can I play with the water too?

Get out, honey. You'll get wet!

Wow! This is so much fun!

Armita!

Oh my god! You're soaked!

I stopped it.

Oh God!

You shouldn't get a cold just before our departure.

Take off your shirt, I'll get you a towel.

I'll change your shirt.

All right.

Get me my phone, please.

-Don't touch anything, Armita! -Do you need anything, dad?

No, honey. Thanks. Give it to me.

It's from work.

Just ignore it! They're going to give you some last minute task!

We're running late!

-Don't answer it! -It's my mum.

Oh, answer it then.

-Hey, mum! -Take off your shirt.

How are you?

How is dad?

I don't understand what you're saying, mum!

Come on, Armita! We worked so much on learning German!

Darioosh! Darioosh!

Hello! Hi, dear!

Hi!

How are you?

-What are you doing, sweetie? -Hi, grandma!

You're sitting on the couch with your wet trousers?

Sorry. It'll be dry when we come back a year from now.

After experiencing a month of life there, we'll never think of coming back.

You did not drink the syrup! It's a 6 or 7-hour flight, Darioosh!

I want to carry my baggage of sorrow and sadness on my shoulders...

And limp with a cane towards the desert of non-existence.

Even Dr Chamran lived in the US for 20 years. Drink this!

Thank you. He lived there for 14 years.

There's no difference.

Dry your hair well! You don't want to catch a cold!

Yes, ma'am!

Oh, my!

What happened? The Phone just turned off!

It's a power-cut, sweetie.

Daddy used the plug I've been telling him to fix for six months!

-I'll fix it now. -What will you fix?

- We're going to miss the flight, hon. - We can't leave without fixing the power.

- You did not drink your syrup! - Have you ever got on a plane, dad?

Yes, sweetie! Let's fly now!

Go higher and higher!

Yay!

Look at my princess!

We want to race to the car, daddy!

Great!

Ready? 1... 2... 3!

1... 2... 3... 4... 5... 6.

O, cute sparrow!

You jump so high!

Your wings are the same colour as soil!

You have a kind and pure heart.

Hurry up, guys! We'll have to walk to the plane if we don't catch the bus!

Let her walk! I'll hold her hand.

Hurry up, man! I'll pay you a good tip too!

The goods in Hanover are terrible!

Get me some terrible souvenir from Hanover!

Thank you.

Here you are!

-Let's go! -Yeah.

Where are you going?

Let me answer my phone for a second.

Hold on! Hold on! Let me...

-Hello? -Oh god!

-I was about to fall! -Hello...

Yes.

-Yassi? -Yes?

Don't forget to take my flowers to your place.

No worries. I'll take them.

Damn!

What are you doing sir?

Weren't you supposed not to take these?

-Daddy said so! -Did he?

You promised to leave them at home if you wore the dress you wanted!

We should gather them all now!

- Are you going to take all these with you? - No way! She's driving me crazy!

-Soheil! -Yes?

Do you know who called Darioosh?

Angela! His German wife!

Where is Darioosh anyway?

-Is something the matter? -Don't know!

-When are we getting on the plane? -Right away, sweetie.

Darioosh?

Go to bed.

My sweetie...

-Get up, Darioosh! -Can you give me a piece of paper?

Did you solve a problem in your sleep again?

Here...

Darioosh!

Listen...

Do you want me to talk to Dr Saghian?

No.

I'll talk to him myself.

But you get shy when dealing with him.

You don't express yourself.

I want to see why we should be held at the airport gate.

Right now...

An email just came for you from the German university.

Did you reply?

No...

They had asked us to go to the offices to determine our dorm room.

They probably have not informed that section of our cancellation.

It's Germany we're talking about.

Darioosh, Don't write on your palm. I'll get you a paper. Hold on.

I'll get it at once.

Hey, ma'am.

What the hell?

Didn't you notice that I was parking my car here? Hey!

I'm...

Hush!

Relax!

This is a research lab!

I can move my car if you want.

No, I'll just park my car somewhere else.

I hear you got deported!

News travel fast!

Why do you think it even matters to me?

You wouldn't know about it if it didn't.

They keep asking me to come here these days.

You hear all sorts of unwanted stuff.

But I'm glad I saw you.

Let's meet somewhere.

What for?

For work. How about meeting in a cafe?

Fine. Later.

Hello! Hi!

-Hi there. -Hi, Why are you so late?

I got stuck in the parking lot for a while.

-Where is Armita? -She's with Dr Saghian!

I brought you food.

Don't spoil him so much! Let his beat-up stomach get used to our food here!

You keep spoiling your wife! She's craving Falafel now!

Falafel beats Beef Stroganoff any day.

- Check on her more often! - We were supposed to be in Germany now!

So you shouldn't be counting on me. But all right!

Bye, Darioosh!

Bye.

-Come in, please, Ms Pirani. -Yes, thank you.

- There's enough food for all of you gentlemen. - Thank you.

-Saeid? -Sir?

Will you please get Dr Ghazanfari's research results?

Yes, sir.

-Reza? -Sir?

Can you go help him as well?

Yes, I'll go help get the results.

Should I put these here, Mr Rezaeinejad?

Yes, sure.

Did you like how I called his surname?

-Sweetheart? -Yeah, baby?

Do not pick on Dr Saghian.

It was not his fault that our trip was cancelled.

I've already talked to him.

The German university has cancelled the arrangement,

and the lads are already negotiating with them.

We'd have nowhere to go there.

They've barred you from leaving the country.

Why would they do that?

It's probably political, Darioosh

It must be related to the post election protests.

I swear to god. You'll see.

Who could have seen us in the middle of that huge crowd?

The ones in charge can see everyone!

-Hi. -Hello there! We're here!

Hi. Your hands will get greasy!

Here. Take this instead.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

You'll make our professor go bankrupt one day!

-Is that so? -No worries. I'll make you work for it.

It's my honour.

Just please tell him why our trip was cancelled.

We just talked about this, Shohreh.

No. We've been preparing for this trip since a year ago.

What's going to happen to Darioosh's thesis now?

It's only been 24 hours since the cancellation.

And it's the weekend over there.

Be patient! It will be all right.

Fine.

Will you stay for lunch, Shohreh?

-No, I'm leaving. -So is Armita then.

-Yes! -No, I want to stay!

No, honey.

I've made you macaroni with salad and a special sauce.

-We'll take these as well. Say bye now. -Bye!

Bye. Then we won't unpack our bags, doctor.

Have a little patience, my daughter.

Goodbye.

Darioosh!

Yes, sir?

Dr Shahriari is coming here today.

-Really? -Yes, yes.

We're going to negotiate a new project.

Do not bore him with your questions.

Or I'll expel you from the meeting.

No worries, sir.

There are scratches all over the blender.

Who's poured buttons and this rubbish stuff in a blender?

Is it you, Darioosh?

Welcome home!

-Hi. -Daddy! Daddy!

-Yeah? -Mummy wants to throw away all my stuff. She said...

Go to your room! I'm not in the mood now.

Armita? Dad is tired now.

Let's get you to your room, sweetie.

We will tidy up your room later.

Daddy needs to rest a little bit.

Are you having a shower, Darioosh?

Hi! Come in!

Hi, Shohreh!

No, thanks.

Here. Darioosh had left his bag in our car.

What is Darioosh's bag doing in your hand?

We gave him a lift.

Soheil had come to pick me up and we offered him a lift too.

Had he come with you?

-Come on in. -No, Soheil is waiting in the car.

-Kiss Armita for me. -Sure. Thanks.

Are you all right?

-Did you see Darioosh? -Yeah, he's in the shower.

Do you need to see him?

No.

Is that a cold sore?

Yeah.

-Bye. -Bye, hon.

Soheil: Can you please talk to Farhad and solve your problem?

Darioosh!

It's a virus! Is it your first time?

No, but...

- I thought it was something supernatural. - Do me a favour though

Never attach your work flash drive to my laptop, please.

-It could ruin our life! -Sure.

I saw Farhad the other day. He wanted to see me.

Are you going to see him?

Shouldn't I go?

There's no point in seeing him.

Why?

He just works up your brain!

I would even delete his number if I were you.

Why don't you go to bed?

Go get some sleep! The kid wakes you up early enough as it is!

All right.

I'll fix this.

Goodnight!

Stop this endless process of studying.

I've been waiting a long time for you.

Don't you want to go to a more reasonable place?

No, I just need to ask you a few questions.

And here I thought you've accepted my invitation.

Can you tell me what's your problem with Darioosh?

Our relationship has always been problematic.

Are you sure it's nothing new?

We sometimes update our problems.

What do you mean?

We recently had some conflict of interests at work.

And unfortunately going on like this won't benefit any of us.

Not least Darioosh!

Is that why you wanted to see me?

Look...

I'd like you to get him out of my way.

You've always wanted to watch him fall flat.

Be a tad professional!

I'm offering you a deal!

Over what?

-Darioosh? -Your future!

What do you think of me?

You used to be a university top student in your major.

What happened to all your dreams?

Sitting at home and writing for different magazines and journals has fossilised you.

Look!

I can help you realise your dreams!

How about the Women Section's Deputy at the Ministry?

Obviously you deserve it too.

But you too can help me get what I deserve.

Yes?

There's nothing to it really.

All you need to do is convince Darioosh to resign

from his position a bit earlier than he's planned to leave the organisation.

That easy!

Neither Darioosh is planning to leave the organisation,

nor I have any dreams that could be realised by you!

Soheil used to say a lot of such stuff too before leaving the organisation.

-Did Soheil leave willingly? -Didn't you know that?

It just got interesting!

What is this friend of yours, Yassaman, good for?

-How long has it been? -Several months!

Since Dr Alimohammadi's assassination.

What has Dr Alimohammadi's assassination got to do with Soheil?

Darioosh doesn't talk to you that often, does he?

-He tells whatever I need to know. -Really?

Has he told you anything about his relation with Alimohammadi?

No.

How about Dr Shahriari?

Huh?

Shahriari was ambushed and killed last night in a highway with his wife next to him.

Has he told you that?

Or maybe it wasn't something you needed to know.

But I recommend you to do a little googling and read the last resolutions.

You'll find some interesting stuff in there.

Now that you don't seem to know anything about current affairs...

Aside from Darioosh, five other people were supposed to go to Hannover too.

All five of them are now in Hannover. Did you know that?

You did not.

Excuse me, may I use your computer for a few minutes?

Thanks.

Dr Shahriari's Assassination.

Attempted assassination of 2 Physics university professors.

Unknown fate of Dr Shahriari.

The assassination of two physics professors at Shahid Beheshti University.

How Dr Shahriari was assassinated.

Details on the assassination of nuclear scientist Majid Shahriari.

Two men passed us fast on a motorcycle.

They stuck something to the car in front of us and I don't remember what happened next.

Dr Saghian has not coordinated this with us.

All right. That's him. Dr Saghian?

-Mr Saghian? -Hi.

What are you doing here? It's fine. She can come in.

- I need to talk to you for a few seconds. - All right. I'll be right behind you.

-Hello, doctor! -Hi.

It's important.

Why did you come here?

I'm so busy now. Call me late at night and we will talk.

Why didn't you send Darioosh to Hannover?

-Is that why you're here? -Yes.

I told you to be patient. We need to negotiate with them and see what we can do.

Are you negotiating for the 5 men who are already in Hannover too?

Darioosh knows the answer to these questions too.

If he hasn't told you, you probably don't need to know.

I just want to know if this is related to my marriage with Darioosh.

-What's that? -The last resolution.

I want to know if Darioosh has worked in one of the projects mentioned here.

Give me your phone.

Some issues are classified documents.

Your position will change if you know about them. Do you get that?

Yes, but it doesn't matter at all. I want to know everything.

You're not supposed to know everything.

I'm going to tell you all that I can tell you.

But you should not ask more questions afterwards.

Darioosh has been part of an important project mentioned in the resolution.

It's only natural to stop you from traveling abroad.

Dr Alimohammadi was on the same project?

Yes.

Please don't tell me Dr Shahriari was part of it too.

I was too.

Like many others.

Nuclear science is like the forbidden city.

If you're a useful person and set foot in one such project...

You won't be likeable for many countries and organisations anymore.

Those who work in this system know that very well.

All right, I've got a meeting now.

Can I ask you a few questions, doctor? Doctor? Doctor?

-It's so difficult! -Yeah. This one is rotten too.

-They're all rotten. -Do you want me to wash one for you?

-Where is your lemon juice, Shohreh? -It's here.

This will make a delicious sauce. Do you all like lemon juice?

I don't care. Add whatever you like.

-The plate is here. -Thanks.

-Wow! What a nice smell! Let me take that. -No, thanks.

Yassi?

Hum?

What's wrong with her?

I don't know.

They assassinated two university lecturers...

On their way to work with their families next to them.

Well done to you and Darioosh!

All households are like this. You know what I mean?

- See how he theorises his own laziness? - Wow! Darioosh-made kebab!

Shohreh, will you bring the rice?

You haven't grilled the tomatoes enough.

Thank you.

-Well, whose turn... -My turn.

-Miss Yasmin. -Why?

-Thank you. -Because of her child.

Do not worry about Sohail working. He has already been fired.

Easy for him to do all the housework.

Not dismissal...

First, I was not fired, and then I am not jobless either.

Shahreh, dear.

Here you go dear.

Dad, should I turn this on?

Armita and I will blow the candles together.

3... 2... 1!

-Happy birthday! -Happy birthday!

- I wish you a long healthy life! - Here's my gift for you, dad.

Wow! Look at this!

Look what she's made for her daddy!

That's mummy! And this one is you, dad!

Why do I look like a Samovar? Am I made of metal?

-That's because you're so strong! -Oh! And what are these?

A tree, the sun, a bird and that's a cloud.

That's the cloud. Then where is my Armita?

I'm right here, dad!

Are you really? I thought you were there.

Now, should we eat the cake or open the gifts first?

-Gifts! -Fine. Whose gift?

-Mummy Shohreh! -Mummy Shohreh!

All right, let's open mummy's gift!

We'll open your gift too. But first, whose gift is it?

-I'm sure it's just a pair of socks! -No, I think it's a watch.

-Socks! Let's make a bet! -It's a watch!

I promise it's a watch!

- Why don't you open our gift first? - We'll see it's a watch when we open it!

Shohreh?

How are you?

-Take this for the cake. -Is something the matter?

No, it's nothing. I'll be right with you.

Go.

Wow! Congratulations!

Congratulations!

You guys have such a good taste.

Stop it man, will you?

Shohreh? Honey?

-Yes? -Can you join us for a second?

Congratulations!

-I have a confession to make tonight. -Go ahead!

I have never been a good friend all these years.

I know.

Shohreh and I have been married 8-9 years now.

-8-9 years already? -Yeah.

Every single year of it, my lovely wife has thrown a birthday party for me.

With a special gift every year.

And yet every single year, I've forgotten about her birthday.

-But this is not an original watch. -It is.

It's not. She's a master at buying fake goods. Is this original?

It is, Soheil! Congratulations!

And my wife can easily tell the difference between original and fake.

It's so beautiful, Shohreh.

Congratulations!

Since tonight is my birthday, I want to say some prayers and you'll say Amen to them.

You're going to make us sad again? Fine, go ahead!

I hope until we get old, forever...

Shohreh will remember my birthday.

I hope till the end of time...

Just like this, this very moment...

You'll be loved by her or love her just this much.

-Say it already. -Stop it, guys!

Say it already! I tell her 1000 times everyday that I love her.

She doesn't want me to say it in front of others!

Hats off to you!

-Shall we eat the cake now? -Yes, let's do that!

You've taken my heart away.

O, my merciless lover.

Wow!

You got so tired tonight.

I wasn't tired.

I was humiliated.

When I'm the only stranger in a Four-man crowd.

When there is something that everyone knows about, except me.

At least it means that my husband doesn't trust me.

Can you say what I've kept from you?

Was Soheil fired from work?

He asked me to tell you that way.

Why would someone want others to think he was fired?

I don't know.

What does it matter?

What was the 3-man show you guys just performed if it doesn't matter?

Soheil and Yassaman's life is not our business.

Darioosh, I know everything about your job.

I know how sensitive your job and our situation is.

Then please stop humiliating yourself in front of me.

You don't know anything.

You don't need to know anything either.

I'll tell you whatever you need to know.

And I'm worried much more than you about our life. Over!

How about Soheil? Is he happy with his new situation?

Of course he is!

Didn't you watch Shahriari's wife's interview the other day?

It's so sad. I wouldn't wish it on anyone!

Why would he stay there? It was too stressful.

And we have our baby because of the compensation package he got..

And made IVF a viable option for us.

It's either a girl or a boy.

For 10 years I've only attended baby showers. It's my turn to throw one one.

I want to do the best I can for my baby.

Yassi!

-I need something from you. -What is it? Do you need money?

Not really.

Can you ask Soheil to offer Darioosh a job at his company?

-Has he resigned? -He's going to.

Why doesn't he ask Soheil himself? They're friends.

You know how important self-esteem is for Darioosh?

He'll be under too much pressure leaving the organisation.

I can only imagine how hard it'll be for him to ask for favours.

- Doesn't my husband have any self-esteem? - I don't mean that.

As a board member it's only natural for him to offer someone a job.

I thought you might be able to ask him.

Sure, I will tell him.

Soheil would love that.

-Can I open my eyes, dad? -Not yet.

Now you can look, sweetie.

That's my girl!

Will you please change seats with mum?

No, I like my seat!

No, you'll have a better view there.

-Damn! -Come on, sweetie!

There you go, sweetheart.

Sit here, honey.

What is this?

It's a gift.

What's the occasion?

It doesn't need an occasion.

Thank you!

-This is empty, Darioosh! -I know.

I had ordered the ring, but the store has been late on delivering it.

Accept my apology. They'll send it as soon as it's ready.

I don't want a ring. Just don't lie to me.

Yes, ma'am.

I'm sorry.

And don't you even again raise your voice on me! It makes me really upset.

- I did not raise my voice. - Yeah. But I just felt like telling you that.

Fine. I won't say a word.

And put this apology box in my bag. I don't want to lose it.

So from now on, you'll tell me everything I need to know.

Alright?

The most important one is that they're not that stupid to want to assassinate me.

Shahriari and Alimohammadi were prominent figures in the organisation.

-I'm nothing like them. -Stop it.

You should resign.

What? Why are you looking at me like that?

Up until a while ago, no one dared mentioning those lads' names in front of you.

It was just after the election and I was angry.

It doesn't mean I want to quit.

But I'm not saying anything unreasonable.

You've done this job so far. You can take a new job now.

Don't you know me?

Am I that kind of person?

I've invested my youth in this job. Should I now just find another job?

I did not suggest you should open a grocery shop or anything.

You can work in a relevant company.

It'll be less stressful and more comfortable. Don't you think?

I don't know. I'm sure you have friends in such companies.

Like the one Soheil is working for.

He's your friend and we've known them for a long time.

It won't feel like an unknown territory for you.

-Fine. -Promise that. I'm counting on your word.

Yeah. I promise.

Assassination of Muslim Scientists

Yes?

Ms Pirani. The silence tells me everyone is asleep in your home now.

-Who is this? -Think of me as a simple operator.

I'd take what I'm about to tell you seriously.

I'll cut to the chase.

What I want from you is simple.

But it will benefit you far more than you could imagine.

What?

Turn on your husband's laptop and connect it to the internet.

You'll then wait for 3 minutes.

You can then turn it off and put it back in its place.

Why should I do that?

Because I'm the one dealing with Darioosh's case now.

And I can't promise you that if this doesn't resolve peacefully.

And the case is transferred to someone else...

What might happen in the next phase.

I want you to look at the next 72 hours as an opportunity.

If Darioosh learns about our conversation, that will be the end of this window.

And I won't be able to help you anymore.

I can tell you'll need more time to make up your mind.

I can understand that. But I will close this case in 72 hours.

I hope you will have taken the right decision by then.

Please consider the next 72 hours as an opportunity.

Darioosh?

-We couldn't trace the call. -Is it serious?

Blackmail and threat happens very often in this job.

But I don't remember a case where they called the target's family.

- What do you think I should do? - Push him to get out of that organisation.

Everyday counts.

Look! I don't think you should tell anyone about this for now.

You know what I mean?

Will they leave us alone if he leaves his job?

He'll have to turn in all the information he's got.

And when he stops working there, he won't be considered a target for them anymore.

Why don't you help him?

Invite him to come and work with you.

I swear to god, Shohreh, I'd love that.

We were even discussing it with Yassi last night.

Don't say this to Darioosh.

But he's a legend in our work. You see what I mean?

Excuse me. Drink your tea and I'll be right back with you.

-What happened? -I don't know. He just got mad!

Go away, you good-for-nothing! Go!

-Excuse me. -What is Farhad doing here?

He's the board's chief.

-Is he your boss? -He just acts like a boss.

We do all the work and he just... God forbid!

So you are aware of the reason why Darioosh and...

Farhad have their differences in the organisation?

Our company is focused on one of the organisation's big projects.

It is vital for Farhad to get this project.

Dr Saghian has given Darioosh authority over ratifying

the proposal and its executive standards. He doesn't approve it.

Then there must be something wrong with it.

My sister...

Hundreds of projects are approved with no supervision in this country every day.

Yes, that's because only this one has been given to Darioosh.

You two are just like one another!

The rules you have made for yourselves doesn't conform with outside reality.

I'd never set foot in here if you had told me Farhad was your boss here.

There are plenty of fish in the sea. Darioosh will find another job.

Only there aren't.

It's not like we produce pots or kettles.

There are only 2-3 companies dealing with such projects.

Which one would be stupid enough to hire someone

who has worked in the most confidential projects in the country?

You can't blame them for not wanting to lose their business.

As soon as Darioosh sets his foot in a company...

Its risks of getting sanctioned goes up to 70 per cent.

I'm nothing compared to Darioosh. And even I am working here under an alias.

Are you thinking about going to Farhad now?

Just try to convince Darioosh instead.

Convincing Darioosh is much harder than Farhad.

Don't you know Darioosh?

Fine. But wait for me to talk to him first.

Hi. Did you talk to Farhad?

Ouch!

Are you going out again tonight?

Yes. Mr Saghian called. He said it's urgent.

It's all right to perform ablution with this much ink stain on my hand, right?

What happened to your hand?

I got distracted and stuck my hand to the pan.

Why didn't you put something on it? It's too red.

We had this lotion in the fridge.

Come here for a second, Shohreh.

-I need to tell you something, Darioosh. -Sure.

I was working on the computer yesterday...

Right.

Then an unknown number called me.

And?

Will you come play with me, daddy?

Yes, sweetie. I'm coming.

Hold your hand straight.

Who called you?

-What? -Who called you?

Nothing. It was nothing.

It was about a few research proposals.

It requires a lot of heavy work. I need to borrow your laptop.

Since when people get a birthday gift back?

Just for a short while!

When will you clean the data in it?

-My Henas! -Yes?

We're talking about everything that I have worked for in my life. Give me some time.

We have already made our decision, Darioosh.

You promised to resign. Don't go back on your word!

-Fine. -You promised!

Sure. I'll talk to Saghian tonight.

Get it over with, Darioosh!

Letter of Resignation

Mommy give me the keys... give me the keys

Hello Ma'm -Hello

This cat had gone under your car. I had to save him.

-Would you like to hold him? -Yes.

No, sir. Thank you. You may leave now.

I wanted to caress the cat, mum!

Can I go through dad's pockets, mum?

No, you shouldn't do that, honey.

But daddy allows me to do that. Daddy allows me to do that.

Where did you get this, Armita?

It was in daddy's pocket.

Letter of Resignation

You know... when I get too busy at the organisation...

I send Darioosh to teach on my behalf at the university.

And every single time when I go back, I find out...

That he knows much more that I thought he did.

He hadn't told me this either.

Letter of Resignation

I wish he only taught at university.

Has Darioosh written this?

I think he's too shy to bring it to you himself.

There's nothing to be shy about.

I just wanted to get your consult.

I wish you had waited for him to bring it to you himself.

Do you really think that your husband is irreplaceable?

I hope you'll fine someone to replace him.

That way my conscience would be in less pain.

I'd rather hear you ask me then why I have held onto him for 15 years.

Why have you held onto him for 15 years and won't let go of him?

Hello, doctor.

I'm done.

Your prediction was right.

They have worked very meticulously on all the engines.

They know what they're doing.

Thank god we managed to identify them.

I'll send you the report tomorrow.

If it wasn't for Darioosh, god knows what disaster was going to happen at the site.

I didn't know that either.

Then you probably don't know this either. In our line of job...

When two people are assassinated in the space of a few months...

It means the world when we manage to destroy a very critical espionage system.

I'm sure I'm worrying you even more.

If it's leaked how we have stopped their destruction machine.

We'll move a few steps higher on their black list.

Why are you telling me this stuff now?

There were other people who could do his job.

But they opted for other ways.

Darioosh could've done that too.

Darioosh's work commitment shouldn't allow you to exploit him.

You haven't known him yet after 10 years of marriage?

No one can blackmail Darioosh! Not even I could do that!

When he believes something is right, he doesn't consider the cons and pros.

Or else he'd have obtained several PhDs by now.

That's a very good reason for you to consider his resignation seriously.

What matters is the future of the country Armita is going to grow up in.

Darioosh knows that better than everyone else.

All these years... even now that we are talking here.

He has never felt any doubt about continuing this path.

Not even after the election which had left a bitter taste in his mouth.

Speak frankly please.

The paper in your hand.

Is your own resignation, not his.

Don't eat cream. It'll give you heartburn.

Fine. This is my last bite.

The frog needs a bite! The frog needs a bite!

Here, sweetie.

I want to take her to the ophthalmologist for her eyes.

That's great.

What's that? Aren't you going with us?

No, I'll be working late today.

Why don't you skip work today?

I can't. I'll be working late today.

It's out of my hands.

Everyone in that organisation controls their own fate. Everyone but you!

So you prioritise your work over your child.

What are you talking about?

It's not about my fate.

I have committed to something and have to respect that.

That's right.

Another bite, daddy!

One with butter!

I can take a day off tomorrow so we can take her together.

I'll take her today.

What difference does it make? We can take her tomorrow.

It makes a difference to me.

This colour looks really good on you!

My Henas.

I know you've got really tired.

You're under a lot of stress and pressure.

But give me a few days.

I promise we will go on a nice trip afterwards.

We'll go to Abdanan, just like old times.

It'll make you feel better.

Why do you speak of something that's impossible for you.

Just a few weeks ago we were fully prepared to move to Germany.

And then a sudden phone call or whatever our life turned upside down.

I just want to know where I'm standing in your life.

You're not my old times' Darioosh anymore.

The Darioosh that would stand up to the world for me.

The Darioosh who wouldn't do anything without my consent.

-I still believe in that. -Don't! I don't want you to say it!

Because I don't believe you anymore.

We'd better not talk now while you're so angry.

Didn't you just say my consent still matters to you?

Why don't you talk to Saghian then? Why don't you hand in your resignation?

I can do it for you if you can't!

-Are you threatening me now? -Yes, I am.

I'd do anything for me, my life, for the calm of my child and my husband.

-Even if I have to do it on my own! -On your own?

Yes!

I'm the one who's been carrying this stress on his own for 10 years!

I'm the lonely one, not you!

You mean I haven't been by your side throughout these years?

Thank you for clarifying that!

I want to be there for you from now on.

-I want to lessen your stress. -Shohreh!

Your comfort has been my priority all these years! Get that!

I get that! But you took it all away from me at once!

I expected much more from you.

I expected a lot more too.

But you could not keep your word like a man!

Like a man!

Bravo!

I'm sorry, Darioosh.

Yes?

If I can guess right, your husband is not with you right now.

It hasn't been 72 hours yet, sir!

There's not much of it left either.

So I thought I might show you something as well.

What?

Sit at your computer desk.

Why should I do that?

No questions!

Do as I say!

There is a folder named Armita on the desktop.

Look at the photos one by one.

Who's taken these photos?

The same person who's put them in your computer!

Is this a threat?

Or maybe I just want what's best for you.

Protecting Armita in a safe country with a safe income.

It's your choice now.

Apparently Mr Darioosh has made up his mind.

Can you give me Farhad's number, Soheil?

I can't wait any longer.

So?

Stop walking so fast, Armita!

Take my words seriously!

Alright?

I'll wait for your call then. Bye.

-How much do I owe you, sir? -Let me see...

Thanks.

-Do you like this? -Sir!

What was he saying?

Let's go!

-Thank you. Let's go. -Have a good day.

Hurry up!

Hi. Where are you going?

I'm going to talk to him.

He's in a meeting now.

I don't have any more time, Soheil!

-Don't make him stubborn? -What are you talking about?

Why don't you understand my situation?

Darioosh is taking pills all the time.

Every time he wants to use his car.

He first checks his remote keys to make sure the car won't blow up!

He's even...

-Shohreh? -Yes?

-He's not a balanced man. -I know.

You used to speak more confidently at university.

Something is off about you.

I want you to ask Darioosh to come here for...

No, no, no, no.

That's not the way to ask me.

Be confident.

Are you afraid of something?

Be the Shohreh Pirani you've always been.

-Sit down. -What's the matter with you?

You were saying?

I'm asking you to bring Darioosh to your company.

Your voice is shaking, right?

Yes, it is.

It's a bad feeling when your voice shakes when you talk, isn't it?

I wanted to see you stronger than this.

You know, Ms Pirani.

Unlike Darioosh, I don't feel like these businesses.

What's the end of it? A medical scanning device.

Or some research catalyst.

Something that I don't even know what good will do.

This stuff doesn't excite me, Ms Pirani.

You want to know what excites me?

This company.

The employees who get nervous when they see me in the morning.

I tried to offer you a more respectful deal.

But I admit that I like this one better.

I love this silence.

We have now taken the first step together

You have realised when to talk.

And when to remain silent.

Hush.

You picked a bad day for coming here, Ms Pirani.

Today at 4 p.m., the final meeting will be held to review our proposal.

It will possibly be rejected again.

See?

They're way out of line.

If you manage to get his signature on my proposal before that meeting...

We'll be more than happy to have you here.

But if that doesn't happen.

You'll have to go back to your home town.

You can buy a couple of sheep.

And you'll be able to enjoy fresh country air for the rest of your lives.

Did you say something?

What would you do in my place?

I was exactly in your situation, Shohreh.

But I made up my mind.

Remember the day we were sitting on the grass at university?

We were counting an ideal husband's features.

Yeah.

Remember none of our ideal features were similar?

Yeah.

Except for one feature.

We both wanted our husbands to be crazy.

And the only ideal feature our husbands turned out to have was 'crazy'.

Yeah.

If I go back in time 100 times, I'd still support Soheil's decision every single time.

I wanted a calm life.

A better financial situation.

For that I paid a huge price too though.

What was that?

That Soheil lost his most important feature in the process.

-Thank you, professor. -Bye.

Are you happy?

I've got no personal problem with you. Why would I be happy about this?

But you knew how important it was for me and my company to get this project.

People exploit every option they have in a fight.

This fight only exists in your mind. It's not real.

Yeah.

I just lost a several million dollar deal in my mind! It was not real!

Is money your problem now?

Why do you think Saghian has given the decisive power over such..

A huge project to an ordinary employee of the organisation?

Huh?

Do you know why you were placed in the middle of...

Saghian, Alimohammadi and Shahriari's projects?

What's your role in this, Darioosh?

Just look at yourself!

You are a distract or.

They're using you as their front.

You are a shield on the black list of sanctions so that they can stay clear.

I feel for you, but you don't get it.

You're naive.

You're from out of town.

You had never lived in a complex environment before.

Are you trying to change my mind here?

Then let me level with you.

I've closed your file a long time ago.

Really? Then let me close your file too once and for all.

You'll need me much sooner than you could imagine.

You'll be begging me in no time.

You'll struggle and you'll beg for my help.

I don't know which scenario would be more interesting to me.

Whether you become my employee right now and wait for me to sign...

Your check at the end of every month for the rest of your life.

Or maybe a tad later, you come and beg me to hire you...

And I ask security to kick you out of the premises.

Then even if your wife begs me, I won't be able to help you.

I don't what has your father fed you guys that has turned you this way. It's your business.

But do whatever shit you want in your own world.

I am from Abdanan. Do you know where that is?

At the end of Ilam. On the edge of the border.

People from around the border has a habit.

We break the legs of anyone who tries to cross the border.

Don't you dare crossing the border of my personal life!

And you'll get those dreams to the grave!

Rest assured!

There is only four of them.

Nothing is visible in this sky.

Don't you miss the Abdanan sky?

Of course I do.

I just don't mention it cause I'm afraid you might suggest for us to move back there.

I really wanted Armita to grow up there.

I know.

Hope she doesn't catch a cold.

Remember the war era tents in Abdanan?

Not so much.

But I heard about them from my dad.

I remember.

We used to live for a long time in one of those tents during the bombardments.

Once, when I was in middle school.

I sulked with my dad over his decision to go to the front

We had a very hard time.

And since I was the older kid, I had to do everything.

Once as he was getting ready to leave.

I started pouting.

I did not go to say goodbye.

He suddenly came back inside.

He.

Held my wrist very tightly.

He dragged me outside into the town.

I couldn't believe my eyes, Shohreh.

In a matter of months, all my childhood memories had turned to ruins.

The street we used to play football in.

My school.

The local mosque.

I still the smell of blood from all over town.

I saw so many people whose eyes were wide open but had stopped breathing.

Every part of that town was a pretext for our play and daydreaming.

But now it had become the world's most unsafe place.

I felt as if someone whom I did not know had stamped on all my childhood and left.

When my dad showed me everywhere.

He let go of my hand.

He did not say another word and left.

I can still feel his grip around my wrist.

Shohreh!

I have studied all my life.

But they are now bullying us.

They want to take everything from me.

It's not just about my job.

I'm from this land.

I haven't been raised to say yes to anyone who just raises his voice on me.

I don't know if I leave this responsibility...

Will I ever again be able to look myself in the eyes in a mirror?

Can you imagine that Darioosh, Shohreh?

There are always others to replace me.

But I want Armita to be proud of me when she grows up.

I want her to remember me as someone who stood his ground no matter what.

I don't allow myself to take that decision on my own.

I need your help to be able to make this decision.

I love this Darioosh so much.

Which Shohreh do you love?

You already know the answer.

Then there's nothing to be decided.

Shohreh.

Do you know the price of this decision?

I really don't know what might happen.

I don't know how much of these threats are real.

Or how much of them are just a plot to scare me away.

But of one thing I am assured.

I want Armita to be able to have a normal childhood.

-Let's go! -Hold on! Hold on! Now!

-Now let's race to the car! -Let's go fast!

Now!

Help! Help! Help!

What is it?

Why are you shouting?

Sorry, Darioosh!

You wanted us to practice this, right?

I want you to be the same energetic Shohreh I've been in love with for the past 10 years.

I am sure I have a lot of plans for my future.

I don't want to give up on any of my dreams.

Let's drink a cup of tea.

Hold the screw on the bottom. Come on.

We're supposed to live our life like before.

Just as normal.

Just as peaceful.

But what's going to happen eventually?

I'd rather not think about it.

Look, Auntie! Look how she eats!

-Wow! -Here it comes!

-Can we eat some of that too? -Sure.

-Mummy? -Yes, sweetie?

Is it daddy's birthday today?

No, sweetheart. It's daddy's graduation party.

-What does 'graduation' mean? -Try to explain that to her!

It means your dad's studies has ended.

Then why do you want to throw me a party when I start school?

Some people celebrate both the beginning and the end of their school

-So daddy went to school too? -No.

Then why are you celebrating this?

We just want to celebrate for no reason. Is it bad?

-Hurray! -Your glasses are so dirty. Hurray!

-It's so great! -Yes!

Will you buy gifts too?

-Yes. -No!

-No? -I just bought toys for her recently.

-But daddy said so! -No!

-No. Daddy didn't know. -Armita! Armita! Here!

O, beautiful star!

Sequin of the torn cloud!

Whether Off or glowing?

Whether awake or asleep.

Tell me when you were awake, didn't you see my daddy?

I saw him pass by here... He went up there in the sky!

Bravo, daddy! You sang it perfectly!

Yes, I've been singing since my childhood.

Or maybe you only sing my songs so well.

-Yes! -Are you taunting me now, sweetheart?

-Daddy? -Yes?

What does 'taunting' mean?

It's when you talk indirectly about something that has upset you.

Did I taunt mummy now?

Yes, you did a little bit.

-Armita! -Yes?

-You should never make mummy upset. -Fine.

Now go kiss mummy and make it up to her.

I love you so much.

Sit down. Don't eat any more cheese puffs.

It's about lunch time.

Don't you want to go inside?

Dear.

Close your eyes, sweetheart.

Get him!

Help!

Get him!

Help!

Master's Thesis.

You and your gifts!

Look what they just got me!

I got something too

-Is it nice? -It is.

Thank you so much, ma'am.

He has lots of information in his computer. I'm sure he wouldn't want them to remain unused.

It's just that... What's the password?

If you kindly give it to us, we won't need the help of our cyber team.

He never gave me the password.

What was the password of your home computer?

Try Armita.

Abdanan!

Try Abdanan plus his birth year.

Now do the same with Armita.

2006.

Henas!

-Is it Kurdish? -Yes.

It means 'breath'.

Will you give me a second?

My Henas.

It's unlocked.

Shohreh!

My Henas!

Yes?

Do you know what this decision means?

I'll be with you till the very end.

Henas.

A free interpretation of the life of Shohreh Pirani,

wife of the great martyr, Darioosh Rezaeinejad.

Director: Hossein Darabi.

Producer: Mohammadreza Shafah.

Executive Producer: Kamran Hejazi.

Writers: Ehsan Saghafi, Mahdieh Einollahi.

Merila Zare'i.

Behrooz Shoeibi.

Vahid Rahbani.

Solmaz Ghani.

Amin Miri.

Alireza Naeini.

Child Actress: Kossar Heidari.

With: Siavash Tahmoores.

Production Manager: Peiman Hejazi.

Director of Photography: Majid Gorjian.

Editor: Siavash Kordjan.

Sound Editing and Mixing: Arash Ghassemi.

Set Design: Behzad Jafari Tadi.

Sound Recordist: Mohammad Shahverdi.

Make-up Design: Siamak Ahmadi.

Costume Design: Soossan Noroozi.

Casting: Kioomars Moradi.

Programmer: Mohammadreza Keshmiri.

First Assistant Director: Saleh Gharbi Javan.

Visual Effects: Mohammad Lotfali.

Special Effects: Arash Aghabeik.

Purchasing Manager: Mohsen Maghareh Abed.

Scene Secretary: Ghazal Rashidi.

Photographer: Hamid Zarrabi.