Adjustment (2022)
November 26, 202217mFA
6.7
3 votes
Overview
Shahrokh, a nine-year-old effeminate boy who is humiliated and pushed away by his family and friends, makes up his mind to adjust himself to his new identity and comes out to the people of the village.
Director
Mehrdad HassaniWriter
Where to Watch
Streaming availability for India
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Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
Persian
Budget
$3K
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
Gonella Productions
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User Reviews
CinemaSerf
7.0You know, despite all the repression that Iran has been known for in recent years - they do still make some really quite empowering cinema, and this is a potent and effective short example. It tells the story of a young boy coming to terms with his own sexuality, but with the prejudices of his peers and parents all round. The young Moeid Asoudeh turns in quite an assured performance as the young "Shakrokh" who takes a fairly unique approach to meeting this head on and, with the help of his enlightened teacher (Mansouri Nasiri) might just offer some light at the end of the tunnel. It tackles ho…
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