Not Without My Daughter (1991)

Not Without My Daughter (1991) (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Other Film Festival Awards

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German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
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Portuguese ( Subtitles )
Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
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Product Origin/Format:
France ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
112 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1991 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Brian Gilbert

Written By:
Betty Mahmoody
William Hoffer

Actors:
Sally Field ..... Betty Mahmoody
Alfred Molina ..... Moody
Sheila Rosenthal ..... Mahtob
Roshan Seth ..... Houssein
Sarah Badel ..... Nicole
Mony Rey ..... Ameh Bozorg
Georges Corraface ..... Mohsen
Mary Nell Santacroce ..... Grandma
Ed Grady ..... Grandpa
Marc Gowan ..... Doctor
Bruce Evers ..... Doctor
Jonathan Cherchi ..... Mammal
Soudabeh Farrokhnia ..... Nasserine
Michael Morim ..... Zia
Gili Ben-Ozilio ..... Fereshte

Synopsis:

Betty Mahmoody is an American housewife living in America with her daughter and Iranian husband 'Moody'. Moody is very anxious to return to his homeland again, and wants to take his wife and daughter to Iran for a two week vacation. Betty expresses her doubts, but Moody assures her they would be fine, happy, and free to return anytime they want. But unfortunately, Betty's worst nightmare comes true as he has lied to her. Within time, Moody becomes more belligerent and abusive towards his wife and daughter, taking advantage of the Iranian laws. If Betty divorces Moody, he'll get full custody of their daughter, and her only salvation to return home is to escape with her daughter out of Iran.

Moody is an Iranian doctor living in America with his American wife Betty and their child Mahtob. Wanting to see his homeland again, he convinces his wife to take a short holiday there with him and Mahtob. Betty is reluctant, as Iran is not a pleasant place, especially if you are American and female. Upon arrival in Iran, it appears that her worst fears are realized: Moody declares that they will be living there from now on. Betty is determined to escape from Iran, but taking her daughter with her presents a larger problem.

In 1984, Betty Mahmoody's husband took his wife and daughter to meet his family in Iran. He swore they would be safe. They would be happy. They would be free to leave. He lied.

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