Offside
May 26 2006
•2h 33m
•Comedy, Drama
During the 2006 World Cup qualifying match between Iran and Bahrain, numerous young women are caught and rounded up for dressing as men so they could gain access to the game. Guarded by several soldiers in a holding pen, the women attempt to keep updated on the score.
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Sima Mobarak-Shahi
First Girl
Shayesteh Irani
Smocking Girl
Ayda Sadeqi
Soccer Girl
Golnaz Farmani
Girl with Tchador
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