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by Shahrnush Parsipur
Five Iranian women from vastly different circumstances converge in a lush garden sanctuary, each seeking freedom from the constraints of patriarchal society. A wealthy housewife, a sex worker, a schoolteacher, and others find their fates interwoven in this space of female autonomy. Parsipur blends realism with mythic elements to create a powerful meditation on female liberation and solidarity.
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