To Just Be My Mother

To Faghat Madare Man Bash (You Just Be My Mother) is a deeply moving Iranian short film about Sara, a single mother who dares to open her heart to love again after years of raising her son alone. When her son reacts with fierce resistance to her new relationship, the fragile peace of their home is shaken to its core. Through quiet conversations and unspoken emotions, the film captures the painful tension between a woman's right to personal happiness and a child's fear of losing the only bond that kept him safe. A beautifully restrained piece of Iranian cinema, this film speaks to anyone who has ever had to choose between their own needs and the people they love most. Stream it now on Top Local Videos.