Taqi Navadeh, who has been waiting patiently for this moment, confronts Ehtesham with a proposition.
In exchange for his freedom from prison, where Ehtesham is currently serving time for cooperating with the Nazi army in Iran during World War II, Taqi demands a deeply personal sacrifice - he wants Ehtesham to release his wife, Saeedeh.
Caught off guard and stunned by the unexpected turn of events, Ehtesham is puzzled, questioning what his private life has to do with Taqi's thirst for revenge.
Confusion and disbelief cloud Ehtesham's face as he struggles to comprehend the motives behind Taqi's demand.
Taqi's twisted plan is to marry Saeedeh, further extending the torment he intends to inflict upon Ehtesham.
The emotional weight of this revelation hangs heavy in the air, as the characters grapple with the consequences of their past actions and the unforeseen complexities of their relationships.
‘Zero Degree Turn’, directed by Hassan Fathi, unveils a poignant narrative that follows the journey of an Iranian boy who embarks on a life-changing adventure in Paris. As fate would have it, he encounters and falls deeply in love with a young Jewish girl, forging a connection that transcends borders and challenges.
However, as the shadows of World War II cast their ominous presence, their love story takes an unforeseen turn. The outbreak of the war compels the Iranian boy to return to his homeland, leaving his beloved behind. Determined to protect her from the clutches of the Nazis, who had occupied France, he takes a daring and perilous step. Against all odds, he orchestrates a daring rescue, smuggling the girl and her mother to safety in Iran.
‘Zero Degree Turn’ boasts a talented ensemble cast that brings the characters to life. Roya Teimourian, Shahab Hosseini, Ateneh Faqih-Nasiri, Laya Zanganeh, Iraj Rad, Masoud Rayegan, Nathalie Matti, Rahim Norouzi, Ahmad Saatchian, Payam Dehkordi, Ali Qorbanzadeh, Sadreddin Shajareh, and Farrokh Nemati contribute their remarkable performances, enhancing the depth and authenticity of the story.
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