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201786 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Sports History Poverty

Platform

201786 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Three sisters from Semirom, Iran, train to become Wushu fighters, challenging the limitations of their impoverished upbringing.

Sports History Poverty

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Three sisters from Semirom, Iran, train to become Wushu fighters, challenging the limitations of their impoverished upbringing.

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Sahar Mosayebi

Sahar Mosayebidirector

Elaheh Mansoorian

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Shahrbanoo Mansooriancast

Soheyla Mansooriancast

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Three sisters train to become Wushu fighters in Semirom, Iran. They face the challenges of poverty and societal expectations while pursuing their martial arts dreams. Directed by Sahar Mosayebi, the 2017 documentary runs for 86 minutes. It captures their dedication to the sport and the cultural significance of martial arts in their lives, inspiring others in their community along the way.

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