The Circle
Sep 08 2000
•2h 30m
•Drama
Various women struggle to function in the oppressively sexist society of contemporary Iran.
Cast
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Nargess Mamizadeh
Nargess
Maryiam Palvin Almani
Arezou
Mojgan Faramarzi
Mojgan - Prostitute
Elham Saboktakin
Elham - Nurse
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