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201863 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Birthday

201863 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

A woman prepares special meals on her birthday, but no one calls or visits her, leaving her to pray alone throughout the day.

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A woman prepares special meals on her birthday, but no one calls or visits her, leaving her to pray alone throughout the day.

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Hilal Baydarov

Hilal Baydarovdirector

Hilal Baydarov

Hilal Baydarovwriter

Maryam Naghiyevacast

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A lonely woman prepares for her birthday in her quiet home. Years have passed since her husband died, and her sons have moved away, leaving her isolated. She cooks special meals, hoping for a simple phone call, but the day passes without any contact. As she prays throughout the day, her hopes remain unfulfilled. The film captures her solitude and longing, painting a stark picture of abandonment on what should be a day of celebration.

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