The Friend's House is Here

A luminous, quietly tense portrait of friendship and creativity under pressure, where everyday rituals and rehearsals carry the weight of resistance.

Directed by

Hossein Keshavarz, Maryam Ataei

Genres

Drama

Starring

Mahshad Bahram, Hana Mana, Farzad Karen

Overview

In Tehran’s underground art scene, Pari, a theater director, and Hanna, a dancer, are roommates, best friends, actors, and professional partners, navigating rehearsals, performances, and the quiet rituals of everyday life—until their secret circle is discovered. Shot covertly but far removed from familiar portrayals of Iran, directors Maryam Ataei and Hossein Keshavarz blur the boundaries between theatrical performance and lived experience, crafting a luminous portrait of sisterhood where art becomes inseparable from life and even the smallest creative choices can become acts of resistance.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Friendship, art, freedom, identity

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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