Maryam

Maryam, an immigrant living in the US returns to her small village in Azerbaijan after discovering that her father is alive and residing in a psychiatric facility. She tries to help recover his mind with her memories but the struggle against the disease turns into a fight with her own conscience.

Directed by Elchin Guliyev, Maryam leans on a strong ensemble — Tahmina Rafaella, Ayshad Mammadov, Nuraddin Mehdikhanli — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 0.