Maryam
Summary:
Ramin Serry explores such issues as global politics, ideological conflict, and puberty in this coming-of-age film about being an Iranian-American teenager during the Islamic Revolution in 1979. Maryam (Mariam Parris) longs to be just a normal New Jersey 16-year-old, but her traditionalist father Darius (Shaun Toub) keeps her on a short rein. Maryam's modest goal is further hampe... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Mariam Parris - (Mary Armin)
Shaun Toub - (Darius Armin)
Shohreh Aghdashloo - (Homa Armin)
Victor Jory - (Jamie)
Jason Nash - (Joel)
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Review:
Adolescent struggles are a common topic in film, handled with various levels of success. Add in a teenager of Iranian descent, caught in the strange position of trying to assimilate to the only culture she's ever known, and Ramin Serry's Maryam becomes a thoughtful and provocative film. Newcomer Mariam Parris is brilliant in the title role... Continue >>
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