Well-known actress Behnaz Jafari is distraught when she comes across a provincial girl’s plea for help after her family prevents her from studying drama in Tehran. Abandoning her shoot, Behnaz turns to filmmaker Jafar Panahi to help with the young girl’s problem. Together, they travel to the rural Northwest, where they encounter the endearing and generous folk of the girl’s mountain village. But Behnaz and Jafar soon discover that old traditions die hard, and the more they learn about the community they have infiltrated, the more they realise the inescapable bond between culture and destiny.

Veteran Iranian director Jafar Panahi ('The White Balloon', 'This Is Not a Film') delivers a delightful meditation on acting, reportage and political unrest. Through the experience of three actresses, we witness not only the film history of Iran but also that of the country itself and the experience of women in its society.