Retouch

Young mother Maryam is getting ready one morning, trying to balance preparing her child for the day while her husband begins an exercise session. But then her husband calls out from the other room, trapped underneath a heavy weight he was lifting. His life in the balance, Maryam initially makes a few attempts to help, but the weights are too heavy and stuck. She watches as he dies before her eyes giving her a moral dilemma, and a chance to remake her life.

Directed by Kaveh Mazaheri, Retouch leans on a strong ensemble — Sonia Sanjari, Siamak Farsi, Hanieh Mofleh — 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 2018.