The Patriarch to face a life-altering news: iFilm exclusive cut

In the third episode of iFilm English TV's series 'The Patriarch' to be aired at 20:00 GMT tonight, Asdollah is about to be confronted with the news of Azar's decision not to live with him.     

Unlike the traditional norms followed in Asdollah's household, Azar, the newly-wed wife of Asdollah's son Nasser, is not willing to move into the family home and abide by Asdollah's stringent dictatorship. She yearns for autonomy to create her own path and make her own choices.

For Molouk, Asdollah's wife, delivering this news to her husband is a daunting task.

She knows Asdollah's deep-rooted beliefs about familial hierarchies and the authority he expects to exert over the younger generations.

When Molouk finally musters the courage to share Azar's decision, Asdollah's reaction is unsurprising.

He dismisses the idea with a chuckle, believing that his persuasive nature will easily convince Azar to change her mind.

He views Azar's desire for independence as youthful naivety, thinking he can maintain control over her decisions.

However, the clash of traditional values and modern aspirations is inevitable.

While some may argue that ignoring the elders' advice and pursuing an independent path is disrespectful, others contend that each individual has the right to shape their destiny and live life according to their own beliefs and aspirations. Which side do you stand on?

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Directed by Akbar Khajouee, the 22-episode drama, hits the small screen every evening at 20:00 GMT.

Each episode of the show will come to you three times the next day after the original screening at 01:00, 07:00, and 12:00, all in GMT.

'The Patriarch' is about an Iranian family under the firm grip of an old-fashioned patriarch, Assdollah. He rules his family with unwavering authority, and his every word is treated as absolute law.

None dare to challenge or question him, and even his adult children, after they are married and have families of their own, remain under his watchful eye.

However, the dynamics of the family begin to shift when his youngest son, Nasser, prepares to get married, and his future bride refuses to accept Assdollah's terms.

Late Mohammad-Ali Keshavarz, Mahmoud Pakniyyat, Kamand Amir-Soleymani, Katayoun Riahi, Jamileh Sheykhi, Akram Mohammadi, and late Hamideh Kheirabadi, comprise the cast list of the show.

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