Woman and Child, an Iranian drama directed by Saeed Roustaee, continues its run after hitting cinemas. Premiered in official competition at the Festival de Cannes 2025, the film will be available on VOD on July 7, 2026.
Woman and Child
Film | 2026
Available on VOD on July 7, 2026
Theatrical release: February 25, 2026
Drama | Running time: 2h11
Directed by Saeed Roustaee | With Parinaz Izadyar, Sinan Mohebi, Payman Maadi
Original title: Zan va bache
Nationality: Iran
Starring Parinaz Izadyar, Sinan Mohebi, and Payman Maadi, the feature film (original title Zan va bache) follows Mahnaz, a 45-year-old nurse who’s raising her children on her own. As she prepares to remarry, her son Aliyar’s expulsion from school rekindles deep-seated family and institutional tensions. A tragedy then upends the home’s balance, driving Mahnaz to seek justice.
In this narrative centered on a mother facing violent social and administrative mechanisms, Saeed Roustaee extends the themes already at play in Leila et ses frères and La Loi de Téhéran. The film speaks to readers drawn to social dramas, family sagas, and contemporary Iranian cinema. It may be less suitable for those seeking a light movie or a plot that’s purely for entertainment.
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