African Violet

African Violet is a poignant drama that follows the story of Shokoo, an elderly woman who takes in her ailing ex-husband Reza, despite her new husband's reservations. As she navigates the challenges of caring for Reza, Shokoo must confront her own emotions and memories of their past relationship. Set against the backdrop of Iran, this film explores themes of love, forgiveness, and the complexities of human relationships with nuance and depth. With a standout performance from Fatemeh Motamed-Arya as Shokoo, African Violet is a powerful and moving film that will leave audiences reflecting on the complexities of love and relationships.

You can stream African Violet on: Amazon Prime

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as African Violet include The Brutalist, Beautiful Boy, Moonlight, Burnt, Aftersun, The Last Showgirl.