The White Clove

Setareh (Forozan) is the singer of a cheerleading group. Mahmoud (Abdullah Butimar), who has become Setareh's admirer, provides her and her friends with a luxurious house and invites them to perform at a large nightclub. A young student named Masoud (Taqi Mokhtar) expresses his interest in Setareh, despite her parents' opposition. Setareh, who is suffering from cancer, refuses to attend the nightclub at Masoud's request, until Masoud's father calls Setareh and asks her to cut off contact with him for the sake of Masoud and his fiancée, and Setareh agrees. Setareh's condition worsens and her friends struggle to pay for her treatment. Masoud learns of his father's meeting with Setareh on his wedding day and goes to apologize. Setareh dies in Masoud's arms.

Directed by Reza Safayipoor, The White Clove leans on a strong ensemble — Forouzan, Taghi Mokhtar, Mansour Sepehrnia — 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 1973.