A German-Kurdish woman has to decide whether to cover up the fact that she is no longer a virgin ahead of her wedding in this poignant exploration of cultural pressure and self-determination.

Elaha (Bayan Layla) faces a dilemma just weeks away from her wedding to Nasim (Armin Wahedi) in Milena Aboyan's tense and poignant drama. Elaha has to decide whether to try to cover up the fact that she is no longer a virgin – a state of 'honour' considered essential by her German-Kurdish community and, more specifically, by her strict mother (Derya Durmaz). Aboyan carefully explores the cultural ties that bind Elaha, as the young woman embarks on a journey of self-discovery.

Director
Milena Aboyan

Date of Release
2023

Running time
110 min

Rating
15

Country of origin
Germany

Language
German, Kurdish - English subtitles