Circumstance
Seen it?2011 | 107 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A wealthy Iranian family struggles to contain a teenager's growing sexual rebellion and her brother's newfound conservatism.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Maryam Keshavarz
- Nikohl BoosheriAtafeh
- Sarah KazemyShireen
- Reza Sixo SafaiMehran
- Soheil ParsaFirouz
- Nasrin PakkhoAzar Hakimi
- Sina AmedsonHossein
- Keon AlexanderJoey
- Amir BarghashiMohammed Mehdi
- Elie NjeimClub Drug Dealer
- Hadi TabbalMolesting Taxi Driver