This inspiring movie is sure to be a tearjerker!
Based on a true story, this movie follows the life of Afshin Ghaffarian, a man who wanted to live out his dream of becoming a dancer while facing many cultural challenges. Set in Tehran, Iran in 2009, Ghaffarian attends the University of Iran during a volatile presidential election. The younger people of the nation want to study different forms of artistic expression, but the current government did not allow it. Those in power didn’t believe in women dating without being married, freedom of speech or anything that was not of their standards. The people of Tehran were not able to go on YouTube, perform or practice dance, or paint for that matter, they would either be thrown in jail or worse.
Ghaffarian meets a small group of friends, who like him, enjoy the arts and are looking for a change in the government. After a heartfelt and magical performance for his peers, the group decides to accompany Afshin on his road to creating an underground dance company. He meets a woman named Elaheh, and the two grow a strong bond over time. Afshin tries to help Elaheh fight her fight her addictions and shows her that she is strong enough to get through anything. This tragic love story has its ups and downs as Afshin is captured, and escapes to Paris while hiding his identity,
This film is one of passion, determination, courage, love, culture and freedom. Director Richard Raymond captivated the pure essence of each character from the heart.
In selected theaters now!
-Natalee J. Langley (@_naturallynat)
