07 Feb 2017
Sara and Ayda
Sarah and Ayda are two close friends, one of whom was notorious and now they must work together to bring their conditions to normal, but they stand to where for their friendship?
Tehran Taboo
The lives of three strong-willed women and a young musician cross paths in Tehran’s schizophrenic society where sex, adultery, corruption, prostitution and drugs coexist with strict religious law. In this bustling modern metropolis, avoiding prohibition has become an everyday sport and breaking taboos can be a means of personal emancipation.
Top Billed Cast
Arash Marandi Babak
Alireza Bayram Mohsen
Şiir Eloğlu Schwiegermutter
Zar Amir Ebrahimi Sara
Klaus Ofczarek Father-in-Law
Morteza Tavakoli Amir
Gernot Polak Finance / Sex Trader
Hasan Ali Mete Judge
Roxana Rahnama Medical Assistant, Cultural Official
Thomas Nash Joseph
Elmira Rafizadeh Pari
Bilal Yasar Elias
Aida Loos Gynecologist
Jasmina Ali Amirs Girlfriend, School Official
Adem Karaduman Mohsens Colleague
Manuel Dragan Dealer
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