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The Lady | بانو

PersianDrama 106 min 1992

Maryam Banoo (Bita Farahi), a wealthy and depressed woman, discovers her husband’s affair, leading him (Khosro Shakibai) to leave the house. Feeling isolated, Maryam stumbles upon a destitute pregnant couple desperately in need of shelter and medical care. Compassionately, she opens her home to them, offering food and drinks. However, their extended family takes advantage of her kindness, stealing her valuable furniture and causing trouble. Eventually, Maryam’s husband returns, remorseful for his affair, but she refuses to forgive him, opting to leave for an undisclosed location in search of peace. Her husband, remorsefully, follows in pursuit. 

Director
Dariush Mehrjui
Cinematography
Tooraj Mansouri
Production Company
Hedayat Film