Sleep and Awake

Summary of the story: Turan, who is known as Natasha (with the spectacular performance of Roya Nonhali) and is a professional criminal, returns to Iran after many years. He started an armed robbery with Abdallah Panlang, who had a history of criminal activity and had abandoned it for many years. After a while, Abdallah's son was arrested and in an armed robbery, his son-in-law was injured by the police, and Natasha was also Abdallah. forces him to kill his wounded son-in-law...

Directed by —, Sleep and Awake leans on a strong ensemble — Mehdi Fakhimzadeh, Roya Nownahali, Leila Barkhordari — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 2001.