In 1986 Iran, Sahebjam, whose car breaks down in a remote village, enters into a conversation with Zahra, who relays to him the story about her niece, Soraya, whose arranged marriage to an abusive tyrant ended in tragedy.
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mouseman reviewed The Stoning of Soraya M. (2009)
Unforgettable story
Every human being with a consciousness has to see this movie.
The movie is based on a true story about a woman being stoned to death by her own village. It is a powerful movie with a strong message. The movie is not just about a stoning of an innocent woman, however, but manages to capture some of the worst injustices toward women.
Even though the movie is unpleasant it is a very important and necessary movie to see. If she had to withstand it, you can watch it. Women are being stoned to death even in this day because people refuse to open their eyes and feel compassion to those who are without their human rights. Go see this movie, even if it's unpleasant, even if you lose the illusion of a perfect world and a few night's sleep. A problem cannot be fixed if it's not acknowledged.
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