The Sun Will Rise
As anti-riot forces surround a Tehran theater in October 2022, a cast rehearsing Lysistrata must decide whether to join a nearby protest.
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As anti-riot forces surround a Tehran theater in October 2022, a cast rehearsing Lysistrata must decide whether to join a nearby protest.
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In a Tehran theater, a cast rehearses Aristophanes' Lysistrata in October 2022. As they enact a scene of conflict, anti-riot forces surround the building, disrupting a large demonstration outside. The noise from the streets infiltrates the rehearsal space, creating tension among the actors. Some wish to retreat from the chaos, while the leading actress urges them to join the protestors. The ensemble faces a critical decision about their performance amid the revolutionary atmosphere enveloping their city.
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