Bead

A recently married woman plans to leave her hometown and start a new life in Tehran. A tragic event in the family interrupts her plans and means she has to stay put for longer than she had anticipated. A theft, a case of mistaken identity and a terrible accident all come together to produce a dark and gritty narrative in this gut wrenching drama.

Directed by Mohammad Ali Sajjadi, Bead leans on a strong ensemble — Mostafa Sajjadi, Ahmad Aghaloo, Kamran Malak Motiei — 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 screen titles of 1998.