20 Fingers

Iranian actress Mania Akbari ("Ten") turns director for this exploration of indigenous culture and relationships. Played out in seven intimate vignettes set primarily within moving vehicles, the film follows Akbari and co-star/producer Bijan Daneshmand as they portray various couples caught up in their nation's awkward joust between tradition and more modern values. 72 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: Farsi; Subtitles: English. In Farsi with English subtitles.