Nila's Dream in the Garden of Eden

April. 11,2024      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Leyla and her six-year-old daughter Nila live in the holy city of Mashhad in Iran. Nila is the result of a temporary marriage, which allows a man to marry a woman even if he is already married. Children born from such a relationship are legally non-existent. As long as the father does not recognize the child, no birth certificate can be issued and Nila cannot attend school. The documentary depicts Leyla's tireless efforts to clarify Nila's legal status in order to offer her a perspective for her future. In a never-ending bureaucratic battle, Leyla fights not only against the legal system, but also against a judgmental society.

Jasmin Tabatabai as  Leyla (voice)

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Reviews

Wordiezett
2024/04/11

So much average

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Mjeteconer
2024/04/12

Just perfect...

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Lachlan Coulson
2024/04/13

This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

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Fleur
2024/04/14

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

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