Release Date
November 3, 2023 (Limited)
Director
Maryam Keshavarz
Writer
Maryam Keshavarz
Cast
Layla Mohammadi, Niousha Noor, Kamand Shafieisabet, Bijan Daneshmand, Bella Warda, Chiara Stella, Tom Byrne, Shervin Alenabi
Studio
Running Time
107 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated R for language and some sexual references
What is The Persian Version about?
Coming from two countries at odds with each other, Iranian-American Leila (Layla Mohammadi) strives to find balance and embrace her opposing cultures, while boldly challenging the labels society is so quick to project upon her. When her family reunites in New York City for her father’s heart transplant, Leila navigates her relationships at arm’s length in an effort to keep her “real” life separate from her family life. However, when her secret is unceremoniously revealed,... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
A clash of cultures is always ripe for comedy and drama. The Persian Version is about an Iranian-American lesbian who gets pregnant by a drag queen, an entertaining premise that isn’t quite as unconventional as it thinks it is.
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