When Maryam, a hardworking young doctor in a small-town clinic, is prevented from flying to Dubai for a conference without a male guardian’s approval, she seeks help from a politically connected cousin but inadvertently registers as a candidate for the municipal council. Maryam sees the election as a way to fix the muddy road in front of her clinic, but her campaign slowly garners broader appeal.
Official Selection - Sundance Film Festival 2020
Official Selection - Venice International Film Festival 2019
Official Selection - Toronto International Film Festival 2019
“Fiery and headstrong...instantly gets you on its side”
Xan Brooks
The Guardian
“An enthralling work of subtle power”
Rob Aldam
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