Lastani ette saa
Not Without My Daughter
The film tells the story of the life and struggles of Betty Mahmoody (a pseudonym). Betty is an American woman who marries an Iranian man named Moody and together they have a young daughter, Mahtob.
At first, Betty and Moody live a happy life in the United States, but when they travel to Iran for a vacation, things change dramatically. Moody proves to be a slave to the extremist Islamic culture and customs, and she decides…
The film tells the story of the life and struggles of Betty Mahmoody (a pseudonym). Betty is an American woman who marries an Iranian man named Moody and together they have a young daughter, Mahtob.
At first, Betty and Moody live a happy life in the United States, but when they travel to Iran for a vacation, things change dramatically. Moody proves to be a slave to the extremist Islamic culture and customs, and she decides to stay in Iran's tightly controlled society.
Betty soon finds herself imprisoned in Iran with no chance of returning to her homeland. Her personal freedom and rights are threatened. Betty faces extreme mental and physical violence and oppression from Moody, while trying to protect her daughter, Mahtob, who is also in danger.
Betty decides to embark on a desperate fight for her and her daughter's freedom. She begins to plan an escape and must make bold decisions to survive the difficult circumstances and the surveillance of the Iranian authorities.
Lastani ette pa fotografi is based on the true story of Betty Mahmoody, her fight for her life and her daughter's future. The film highlights the strength, courage and sacrifice of a mother in extreme circumstances. It also highlights the impact of cultural differences and conflicts on individual lives and human rights.
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Draama Trilleri
Year: 1991
Audio track:
Englanti
Subtitles:
Suomi Ruotsi Tanska Norja
Director:
Brian Gilbert
Starring:
Sally FieldAlfred MolinaSheila RosenthalRoshan SethSarah BadelMony-ReyGeorges CorrafaceMary NellEd GradyMarc GowanBruce EversJonathan CherchiSoudabeh FarrokhniaMichael MorimGili BenRacheli ChaimianYossi TabibAmir ShmuelYa’ackov BanaiDafna ArmoniJudith RobinsonAvraham MorSasson GabaiAhuva KerenFarzaneh TaidiYerusha TiroshYosef ShiloachTerry Rawlings
Added to the collection: 17.07.21 • Information edited: 23.11.25