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The movie would touch the viewers from The very first scene. The act could have been better, as well as the editing. Overall a good movie to watch. Sad truth of many women across many countries being victims of domestic violence.

It's a shame this movie has faced censorship in Iran over the last 10 years... It's one of the best Iranian movies I have ever seen. so much attention to the details... how the director makes you feel every single thing till the end even if you've never experienced what is happening in the film.

I hope every single movie fan can see this freely in the cinema again and enjoy the hell out of this cinematic masterpiece.

10/10.

After many years and a lot controversies with Iranian authorities this movie was finally released. And with a respectable cast and director I went in the the theater with high expectations; sadly non of which was met. The movie follows the story of a father and Son committing a violent crime in an attempt to hide the disgraceful act of their family member. We witness the effect and consequences this brings for future generations living in the crime scene,The Paternal House. The general idea is very interesting, and in the beginning the viewer is drawn to it very quickly. The suspicion and curiosity of the viewer however is left unanswered throughout the entire film. Many questions are left unanswered, and not in a good story telling kind of way. On the other hand there is plenty sequences which add nothing to the story and deserves no screen time One if the biggest disappointments of this movie is the acting considering the cast consists of elite level actors. Many dramatic scenes are absolutely emotionless even though its expected to be very intense. Many scenes are what is generally considered very amateur filmmaking and uses weak symbolism which is kind of offensive to the viewer. Over all, the general concept of the movie is interesting and attempts to tackle interesting social issues, but the quality of the production, editing and acting was so horrible that makes this movie a failure in my opinion which I dont consider to be worth anyone's time.

This just a crazy movie from crazy director who not only could not concentrate on hopeful ideas but also zoom on exceptions and violent subject. Don't let your daughters or mothers or sisters to watch this peace of...

Great concept; terrible execution; horrendous acting; overhyped and overrated.