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Doubt
Siavash, a young man burdened by the mysterious suicide of his father, finds himself entangled in a web of family intrigue. His uncle, managing his father’s estate, seeks to marry Siavash’s mother, a union Siavash vehemently opposes. Amidst this turmoil, Siavash’s love for his cousin Mahtab, whose father is his uncle’s councillor, complicates matters further. As the day of the union approaches, Siavash is struck by a profound realisation: his life bears a striking resemblance to Shakespeare’s Hamlet. This revelation ignites a series of questions, challenging his understanding of the true nature of his father’s death.
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Siavash, a young man burdened by the mysterious suicide of his father, finds himself entangled in a web of family intrigue. His uncle, managing his father’s estate, seeks to marry Siavash’s mother, a union Siavash vehemently opposes. Amidst this turmoil, Siavash’s love for his cousin Mahtab, whose father is his uncle’s councillor, complicates matters further. As the day of the union approaches, Siavash is struck by a profound realisation: his life bears a striking resemblance to Shakespeare’s Hamlet. This revelation ignites a series of questions, challenging his understanding of the true nature of his father’s death.
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