The first scene that I found revealing was the role of women in Iran. It was evident by the dress and domestic jobs that they had very specific roles in Iranian society. Zinat was somewhat of an exception and we later find out it's due to some sort of government training program that she entered with family support.
The scene where Zinat gives a vacine to Ashraf's baby and how Ashraf reacts is very telling. Mothers were apparently anti vacine and I'm not sure if this is for religious reasons or more cultural/traditional in nature.
Zinat and Hamed's wedding was a revealing scene of culture, traditions, and customs. I liked some of the colorful clothing worn during this scene since most of the movie is very dreary looking and without a lot of color. Zinat is full of emotion during the wedding, but not for reasons that one would think.
The final scene where Zinat is leaving in the truck with Ashraf's sick daughter that she just saved is also very good and leaves the viewer with some hope. After some thought and initial hesitation, Hamed catches up and jumps onto to back of the truck in a show of unity and support for his wife and what she does. I think that is symbolic of the change to come.
I wouldn't change the ending scene at all. I liked how the movie finished and the ending made the movie worth watching in my opinion. The first half of the movie actually put me to sleep.
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I was relieved to see Hamed jump on the truck with Zinat. It's not exactly a happy ending, because I am sure there will still be conflict in their new non-traditional marriage, but it is definitely a new beginning. I was also taken with the scene where Zinat performs a tracheotomy on the young girl, while Hamed is squeamish and must look away. Whose the man now?
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