I AM TARANEH, 15

Recommended for ages 13+. Fifteen-year-old Taraneh finally agrees to a marriage proposal from Amir, who works at the carpet shop next door. But the relationship ends bitterly only four months later, and Taraneh is left to face the challenge of an unplanned pregnancy. Despite a lack of support from the adults in her life, Taraneh remains true to her own sensibility and navigates her life's difficulties with a maturity that belies her years. Taraneh Alidousti's beautiful performance in the title role makes I Am Taraneh, 15 a transcendent tale of societal norms overcome by the extraordinary power of common sense and heart.

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