Can I Hug You?
میشه بغلت کنم؟
Synopsis
In the city of Qom, the most restricted city in Iran, there are many restrictions on human rights such as mandatory hijab to assure sexual safety; Hossein (M, 30) grew up in this environment and experienced multiple sexual assaults by men, despite these measures. Due to stereotypes around masculinity, he never talked about it. With the support of his wife, Elahe, he now confronts the trauma.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elahe Esmaili
- Screenplay & Story
- Elahe Esmaili
- Original Title
- میشه بغلت کنم؟
- Country of Origin
- Iran, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elahe Esmaili
Elahe Esmaili
Delaram Shemirani
Hossein Behboudi Rad
Department Leadership Roster
Elahe Esmaili
Director
Hossein Behboudi Rad
Producer
Delaram Shemirani
Editor
Elahe Esmaili
Writer
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What is Can I Hug You? about?
In the city of Qom, the most restricted city in Iran, there are many restrictions on human rights such as mandatory hijab to assure sexual safety; Hossein (M, 30) grew up in this environment and experienced multiple sexual assaults by men, despite these measures. Due to stereotypes around masculinity, he never talked about it. With the support of his wife, Elahe, he now confronts the trauma.
Who directed Can I Hug You??
Can I Hug You? was directed by Elahe Esmaili.
Who stars in Can I Hug You??
The principal cast of Can I Hug You? includes Not specified.
When was Can I Hug You? released and how long is it?
Can I Hug You? was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 35m.