Destiny
Le choix de Sahar
Synopsis
After the death of her mother 18-year-old Sahar is left in charge of her poor, mentally disabled father in an isolated village in Iran. Sahar dreams of attending university and becoming a doctor, but extended family insist she play the role of caretaker unless her father remarries. This warm and intimate observational portrait captures a young woman caught between traditional gender roles and her desire for self-determination, volleyball and Instagram.
Top Cast
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Busan International Kids & Youth Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yaser Talebi
- Original Title
- Le choix de Sahar
- Country of Origin
- France, Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yaser Talebi
Yaser Talebi
Yaser Talebi, Reza Shirvani
Elaheh Nobakht, Yaser Talebi
Department Leadership Roster
Yaser Talebi
Director
Elaheh Nobakht
Producer
Yaser Talebi
Producer
Yaser Talebi
Director of Photography
Yaser Talebi
Editor
Reza Shirvani
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Destiny.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Destiny
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What is Destiny about?
After the death of her mother 18-year-old Sahar is left in charge of her poor, mentally disabled father in an isolated village in Iran. Sahar dreams of attending university and becoming a doctor, but extended family insist she play the role of caretaker unless her father remarries. This warm and intimate observational portrait captures a young woman caught between traditional gender roles and her desire for self-determination, volleyball and Instagram.
Who directed Destiny?
Destiny was directed by Yaser Talebi.
Who stars in Destiny?
The principal cast of Destiny includes Sahar Aezi.
When was Destiny released and how long is it?
Destiny was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.