
MO’ALLEM (THE TEACHER)
Black List Recommended | Austin Film Festival Finalist | Stowe Launch Finalist
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MO'ALLEM is a coming-of-age drama following Maryam Heydari, a gifted young woman from a rural Iranian village who dreams of becoming a teacher. Facing an arranged marriage that threatens her ambitions, Maryam bravely escapes to Los Angeles on her wedding day, leaving behind family and her first love, Darius.
In America, Maryam struggles with cultural isolation, discrimination, and intensified prejudice after 9/11 threatens her hard-earned career. Torn between two worlds, she's forced to reconcile her Iranian heritage with her American dreams… especially when her estranged parents suddenly reappear.
Ultimately, Maryam finds healing through music, bridging her past and present in an inspiring journey of self-discovery.
MO'ALLEM explores identity, sacrifice, and the transformative power of music across cultures.
