I Just Want to Talk to My Mom
2026 · 1h 30m
Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Mohsen Rabiei
Overview
An Iranian actress living in Istanbul tries to reach her mother in Iran during the recent events in Iran, marked by conflict, political tensions, and internet shutdowns. As communication lines collapse, she finds herself trapped between fear, uncertainty, and the painful distance separating her from the person she loves most. A personal journey about family, borders, and the universal human need to be heard.
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