Navigating class boundaries in 'Passing through the Hardships'

In the 11th episode of iFilm’s period drama ‘Passing through the Hardships’ to be aired at 23:00 GMT tonight (2:30 Tehran time), we delve into the complexities of love, class, and the power dynamics that shape lives.

In this eleventh installment, the story takes an unexpected turn as Shamsollah, a respected figure within the family, finds himself at a crossroads. His son, Hedayat, has fallen head over heels for Donya, a young woman from a so-called "inferior" family who works as a housemaid. It's a match that defies social conventions and challenges the norms of their time.

To everyone's surprise, Hedayat's first wife, Katayoun, has finally given her blessing to the union. With Katayoun's consent secured, the stage is set for Shamsollah to make the final decision that will shape the destiny of this marriage.

But here's the catch – Donya remains blissfully unaware of the machinations taking place behind closed doors. As discussions of her fate unfold, she is left in the dark, unaware that others are deciding her future without her knowledge or consent. The poignant question arises: does poverty grant others the right to dictate the course of someone's life?

So, prepare to be captivated by the gripping tale of Shamsollah, Hedayat, and Donya as their lives intertwine against a backdrop of societal conventions and personal desires. Join us tonight as we delve deeper into the complexities of love, class, and the weighty decisions that shape the course of their lives.

Don't miss this emotionally charged episode that will leave you questioning the impact of privilege, poverty, and the right to self-determination. Tune in tonight at 23:00 GMT (2:30 Tehran time).

Directed by Fereydoun Hassanpour, each episode will repeat the next day at 05:00, 11:00 and 17:00 all GMT times.

‘Passing through the Hardships’ narrates the most troubled life story of a woman named Donya. On the show, we will see how misery accompanies the poor woman from birth to death.

Among the cast members of the flick are Pejman Bazeghi, Bijan Emkanian, Mehran Rajabi, Payam Dehkordi and late Iranian actress Mahchehreh Khalili.

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