2009CrimeDrama1h 54m

The Stoning of Soraya M.

When a deadly conspiracy became a shameful cover-up One witness refused to be silent

In 1986 Iran, Sahebjam, whose car breaks down in a remote village, enters into a conversation with Zahra, who relays to him the story about her niece, Soraya, whose arranged marriage to an abusive tyrant ended in tragedy.

Information

StatusReleased
Original Languageen
Revenue$1,100,000

Keywords

adulterydeath penaltysadismpersiavillagestoningcowardicedouble moral standardbased on true storyrural areairanreligious fundamentalism

Production

Roadside Attractions
Roadside Attractions