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Under the Smokey Roof
Shirin is a woman facing problems in her marriage and with her child. She's trying desperately for a way to connect with her son and her husband.
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Shirin is a woman facing problems in her marriage and with her child. She's trying desperately for a way to connect with her son and her husband.
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Genre:Family
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Box Office:$1,500,000
Runtime:90 minutes
Studio:Iranian Independents
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