Resilience unleashed: The battleground of Donya's determination

In the 22nd episode of iFilm period drama 'Passing through the Hardships', airing at 23:00 GMT (2:30 Tehran time) tonight, Donya, a widow with a precious child, faces the first threats that come her way.

Having endured profound sorrow and heartbreak, Donya finds herself in a new chapter of her life. Once forced into a loveless marriage by her employer, she has returned to her village in search of peace and tranquility. However, the villagers struggle to accept the presence of a single mother among them, creating a hostile environment for Donya.

Tensions escalate as some individuals within the village actively plot to drive Donya away. Their prejudice against her status as a single mother fuels their determination to see her leave. As the pressure mounts, Donya's resilience is put to the ultimate test.

One fateful night, the situation takes a terrifying turn when an intruder breaks into Donya's home, causing destruction and chaos.

Undeterred by the alarming situation, Donya summons her inner strength and, in an act of self-defense, shoots the intruder with a hunting gun as he attempts to flee.

The consequences of this encounter are uncertain, raising questions about the identity of the intruder and how this incident will impact Donya's resolve.

In the aftermath, Donya finds herself grappling with a whirlwind of emotions. Fear, confusion, and a determination to protect herself and her child drive her forward.

With the village on edge and whispers of speculation circulating, Donya must navigate the aftermath of this harrowing event while maintaining her unwavering determination to carve out a better life for herself and her child.

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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