Hush! Girls Don't Scream
2013 · 1h 44m · N/A
Crime, Drama
Directed by
Pouran Derakhshande
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Hush! Girls Don't Scream
Overview
Hours before her scheduled marriage, young bride-to-be Shirin murders a man. The crime is completely unexpected and goes against everything we know of her. We learn that Shirin has had two unsuccessful marriage attempts, and is deeply psychologically troubled. But as the dark secrets in her past are slowly revealed, exposing a childhood of neglect, abuse, and the tragic history of two previous failed marriages, the characters must face their own battles with justice, retribution, and morality.
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