Categories & subcategories (65)
Film
In Self Embrace
A deaf transgender woman, rejected by her father and struggling to claim her identity, finds an unexpected sense of belonging and refuge in her relationship with a young man, as love and the uncertainty of a changing world reshape their lives. Mahtab is a deaf transgender woman struggling to build a life in a society that does not easily accept her identity. Rejected by her father and facing an urgent need for gender-affirming surgery, she finds unwavering support in her mother, who is willing to sacrifice her precious gold to help her daughter. As Mahtab navigates the uncertainties of her future, her relationship with Metin becomes a source of love, understanding, and belonging. Together, they try to create a place where they can be accepted for who they are. Set against the backdrop of a changing and uncertain world, In Self Embrace is an intimate story about identity, family, displacement, love, and the human need to belong.
- Original title
- در آغوش خود
- Runtime
- 22 min
- Language
- Persian (Farsi)
- Subtitles
- English
- Country
- Iran
- Genres
- Drama, Family, Romance
- Age rating
- All
- Completed
- 2026-05-01
Comments (0)
Log in to comment