Houra is pregnant with her fourth child, but the baby’s gender creates a complex situation. Her husband’s family demands a boy for their inheritance plans, yet Houra’s pregnancy is dangerous, and the doctor warns it could threaten her life.
With a history of miscarriages, Houra must decide between the pressure to give birth to a male heir and the prospects of endangering her health.
Mehrdad AziziParsa, was born on March 1, 2002. In 2020, he began his career as an actor and has performed in several shows and plays. His previous film was a short film named “Black Lens”, Tasyan is his second short film.
As the Director of Saudade, I wanted to offer a unique perspective on the challenges faced by women in Iran, giving voice to their individual experiences. Saudade provides insight into the societal expectations and cultural traditions that reinforce gender inequality in Iran.
Mehrdad Azizi Parsa
Laleh Ghorbani
Marjan Shakiba
Nazanin Keivani, - Reyhaneh Fooladi
2024
Iran
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