The Stoning of Soraya M.(2009)

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Synopsis

Stranded in a remote Iranian village, Sahebjam is approached by Zahra, a woman with a harrowing tale to tell about her niece, Soraya, and the bloody circumstances of her death just one day before. Her shocking story exposes the dark power of mob rule, uncivil law, and the utter lack of human rights for women under Islamic law. Her last and only hope for some measure of justicelies in the hands of the journalist who must escape with the story--and his life--so the whole world will know.
Stranded in a remote Iranian village, Sahebjam is approached by Zahra, a woman with a harrowing tale to tell about her niece, Soraya, and the bloody circumstances of her death just one day before. Her shocking story exposes the dark …
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In Theaters

  • June 26, 2009

MPAA Rating

R (for a disturbing sequence of cruel and brutal violence, and brief strong language)

Genres

Miscellaneous, Drama, Adaptation

Run Time

1 hour 56 minutes

Distributors

Roadside Attractions, Mpower Pictures

Box Office

$655,647

Directors

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