The Persian Version star Layla Mohammadi is well trained for the press. When ambushed by host Jared Goldstein to summarize the film in ten seconds, she does a splendid job. It’s a mother-daughter journey of discovery! Director Maryam Keshavarz says the story came from her own experience of learning a family secret. “A family secret is uncovered,†she said, “and everything they thought they knew about each other is upended.†And star Niousha Noor is excited the film shines a light on the strengths and resilience of women, “in this case, Iranian women.†Also discussed:
➽ Mohammadi’s lack of basketball skills
âž½ The mother-daughter connection
➽ What it’s like to act in someone else’s life story