Under the Skin of the City (2001)
25 May 2005 • Drama • 1h 32m
A valuable visual commentary on modern society, 'Under The Skin Of The City' follows one Iranian family in their eternal struggle to stay afloat financially and emotionally. Touba works hard at a textile factory to make ends meet during the day, returning in the evening to face the trials and tribulations of her family: her pregnant daughter who frequently suffers at the hands of her abusive husband, a son embroiled in radical politics, and another son who hopes to escape to Japan. In their fight for self-determination and independence, Touba and her family come to represent the plight of the working class in modern day Tehran.
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Language:
Persian
Awards:
5 wins & 2 nominations
Country:
Iran
Metacritic Score:
77
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Box Office Total:
$30,666