Hussain Hazbavi 
The film tells the story of an Ahwazi father and his son living in the Netherlands, while the second son remains imprisoned in the jails of the Iranian regime. The tension escalates when the regime exploits the family’s tragedy, pressuring the son abroad to secure a pardon for his detained brother on one condition: he must carry out a dangerous mission to assassinate his father’s friend. Through this scheme, the regime attempts to entangle young Ahwazis in betrayal under coercion and blackmail.
The film highlights the regime’s systematic use of religiously charged accusations such as “waging war against God and His Messenger” to justify the arrest of Ahwazi youth, distort their image, and manufacture false legitimacy for executions and repression. Director Shihab Al-Bonasser portrays this painful reality with clarity and courage, revealing how religion is manipulated to serve oppression instead of justice.
What sets this work apart is its ability to weave multiple Ahwazi issues into a single narrative, presenting the duality of exile and belonging, the struggle of family and hope, and the suffering of households torn between prisons at home and pressures abroad. The director delivers these realities to Dutch and international audiences with a deeply human approach that inspires empathy and understanding, prompting viewers to reflect on the daily hardships endured by the Ahwazi people.
Shihab Al-Bonasser’s ambition is clear and sincere: to elevate the Ahwazi cause to a global stage, ensuring it is heard on every platform and in every corner of the world, much like the Palestinian cause. He uses cinema as a powerful tool to amplify this voice and present an authentic Ahwazi narrative, free from distortion and neglect.
In closing, Ahwaz News Agency extends its sincere appreciation to the organizers for their kind invitation to attend this remarkable film, and for offering the opportunity to experience an Ahwazi cinematic work that truly deserves recognition and support.
