“The Fifth Reaction”

SYNOPSIS: From the controversial director of Hidden Half and
Two Women comes another tale of the clash between
modernism and tradition in contemporary Iran. A
progressive, recently widowed teacher and her conservative,
controlling father-in-law fight for custody of her two small
children. According to tradition, Fereshteh should remain
in her father-in-law’s home with her children, but she refuses.
Afraid of losing custody of the boys, she decides to disappear
with help from her women friends. Tahmineh Milani’s film
captures the tumult of a nation plagued by the conflicting
philosophies of hard-line religious groups and an educated,
cosmopolitan population.

“Just when things look set to descend into a “Joy Luck Club” of self-pity, Milani changes gears and turns in a taut thriller.”
Jon Strickland -LA Weekly

“Impassioned & suspenseful.”
Kevin Thomas LOS ANGELES TIMES

Iranian Film Society Presents An ARTA FILM PRODUCTION “The Fifth Reaction” a film by Tahmineh Milani
Niki Karimi, Jamshid Hashempour, Merila Zareie, Shahab hosseini, Gohar kheirandish
Director of Photography: Alireza Zarin Dast Music:: Amir Moeini Editing: Shahrzad Pouya
Producer: Mohammad Nikbin Written and Directed by: Tahmineh Milani