Dar Aghooshe Derakht (In the Embrace of the Tree) is a 2023 Iranian drama written and directed by Babak Khajehpasha in his remarkable feature debut. The film follows Kimia and Farid, a couple on the verge of divorce after twelve years of marriage, as they grapple with how their separation will shatter the world of their two young sons, Taha and Alisan, against the tranquil landscapes of Urmia.
Starring Maral Baniadam and Javad Ghamati in deeply affecting performances, the film is a tender and unflinching portrait of a family at a crossroads. It asks urgent questions about love, responsibility, and the invisible wounds that adult choices leave on children.
Premiereing at the 41st Fajr International Film Festival, Dar Aghooshe Derakht won the Crystal Simorgh for Best First Film and Best Screenplay, and was selected as Iran's official submission to the 97th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film. Stream it now exclusively on Top Local Videos.
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