IRIB, VoD platforms unite for ‘Cry Alone’

The highly anticipated series ‘Cry Alone’ is to mark the first collaboration between IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) and Iranian VoD platforms.

Set to premiere soon on Ofogh TV, this groundbreaking production introduces a new era of joint television and digital content production.

Produced by Milad Haji-Parvaneh and directed by Ali Derakhshandeh, the series tells the story of a woman's life, struggles, sacrifices, and resistance.

Spanning across two seasons, the plot follows the protagonist's transformation from a girl dealing with her father's hardships in childhood to a woman who sacrifices her love, youth, and dreams to confront oppression and injustice.

In the second season, her mission deepens as she gives up everything she owns, including her wealth and livelihood, to pursue her ideals. 

The story unfolds over the course of three decades, capturing key moments in Iran's modern history.

Co-written by Derakhshandeh and Payam Kordestani, the screenplay is said to be an adaptation of a novel with the same title.

The cast of ‘Cry Alone’ includes a lineup of prominent Iranian actors such as Khatereh Hatami, Afsaneh Kamali, Siavash Cheraghipour and Rahim Norouzi.

Filming locations for the series include various iconic sites in Iran, with a production process that has drawn significant attention for its historical depth and authentic portrayal of key social themes.