The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024)

Plot

Judge Iman finds himself engulfed in paranoia while probing into a web of political turmoil in Tehran. The sudden disappearance of his firearm raises suspicions about his wife and daughters, leading him to enforce harsh restrictions within his household. As societal norms begin to disintegrate around him, these draconian measures threaten to fracture family bonds, leaving Iman increasingly isolated. The tension between his role as a judge and his responsibilities as a husband and father intensifies, portraying a gripping tale of trust, fear, and the struggle for control in chaotic times.