An American woman trapped in Islamic Iran by her brutal husband must find a way for her and her daughter to escape.An American woman trapped in Islamic Iran by her brutal husband must find a way for her and her daughter to escape.An American woman trapped in Islamic Iran by her brutal husband must find a way for her and her daughter to escape.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination
- Nasserine
- (as Soudabeh Farrokhnia)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe real Mahtob appeared as an extra in a school scene.
- GoofsSeveral of the Iranian characters in the film are shown wearing neckties, which have been effectively banned in Iran since the 1979 Revolution. Both neckties and bow ties are viewed by Iranian authorities as "un-Islamic" and a symbol of Western culture.
- Quotes
Moody: I don't know how to say this to you. We're not going back. We're staying here.
Betty Mahmoody: [pauses] What do you mean? How long?
Moody: I want to get a job here in a hospital.
Betty Mahmoody: What?
Moody: I want us... to live in Iran.
Betty Mahmoody: [softly] No... No...
Moody: There's nothing for me in America.
Betty Mahmoody: No... What? Are you crazy? We're Americans. Your daughter's an American! Moody, honey, you're upset about your job. I understand that. We're going to go back today and we're going to fix it.
Moody: I want Mahtob to grow up here.
Betty Mahmoody: [increasingly angry] No!
Moody: I think she should become a Muslim!
Betty Mahmoody: [screams] No! No!
[pauses]
Betty Mahmoody: You lied to me. You lied to me! You held the Koran and you swore to me that nothing was going happen. You were planning this all the time. You lied to me!
Here you are in Iran. Strange place, strange people, restricted freedoms. Okay I can handle this for a few days I guess. Then you are told we are never going back home. Woe!!!!!!!!! Talk about a sudden feeling of fear and anger. Sally did a great job of putting you in the driver seat, right with her. All I could do was root for her to get her daughter and get the hell out of that place.
As for the comments about the mother being selfish and not respecting his wishes. She agreed to go visit his family, and he lies to her tricking her into staying.
I agree this would have been a good Lifetime drama, but not a bad movie at all. I give it an 8 out of 10.
- ultimixxjams
- Jul 21, 2003
Details
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $14,789,113
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,804,055
- Jan 13, 1991
- Gross worldwide
- $14,789,113
- Runtime1 hour 56 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1