Can I Hug You?

Can I Hug You?

Director
Elahe Esmaili

In the religious Iranian city of Qom, there are restrictions imposed on women in the name of “sexual safety.” Hossein grew up in this context, but as a young boy he found himself victimized, left to carry this secret into adulthood. Now, with the help of his wife Elahe, he is confronting his trauma.

30 minutes

Iran, United Kingdom

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