»Wonderfully sweet and funny film.« – The Guardian. »This rich, frequently hilarious tragicomedy tackles the obstacles facing Iranian women when taking control of their destiny; it captures, with verve and humour, the joy and absurdity of life and death. /…/ A terrific, bittersweet crowd-pleaser.«
– Screen Daily.
My Favourite Cake Keyke mahboobe man
Seventy-year-old Mahin lives alone in Tehran after her husband’s death and her daughter’s departure for Europe, until an afternoon tea with friends leads her to break her solitary routine and revitalise her love life. However, as Mahin opens herself up to a new romance, what begins as an unexpected encounter quickly evolves into an unpredictable, unforgettable evening.
cast Lily Farhadpour, Esmail Mehrabi
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