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The Stoning of Soraya M.
“When a deadly conspiracy became a shameful cover-up One witness refused to be silent”
7.7 / 10• 2009• 1h 54m•NR• English
CrimeDrama
Storyline
In 1986 Iran, Sahebjam, whose car breaks down in a remote village, enters into a conversation with Zahra, who relays to him the story about her niece, Soraya, whose arranged marriage to an abusive tyrant ended in tragedy.
Cast & Crew
Shohreh Aghdashloo
Zahra
Lead
Mozhan Navabi
Soraya M.
Jim Caviezel
Freidoune
Navid Negahban
Ali
AP
Ali Pourtash
Mullah
David Diaan
Ebrahim
Parviz Sayyad
Hashem
Vida Ghahremani
Bita
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Cyrus Nowrasteh's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Stoning of Soraya M. is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
