Leila's Brothers
2022
Drama
2h45
Florian GUILLOT rated ★ 9/10
Synopsis
At the age of 40, Leila has spent her entire life caring for her parents and four brothers. A family that is constantly arguing and under pressure from various debts in the face of sanctions against Iran. While her brothers are struggling to make ends meet, Leila makes a plan.
Community Reviews
Leila's Brothers has captivated audiences with its intense portrayal of a struggling Iranian family, drawing comparisons to Parasite for its depiction of socio-economic challenges. The film's rich character development and the emotional depth of its narrative have been widely praised. However, some viewers find the film's pace slow and its plot occasionally overwrought, feeling that it sometimes lapses into melodrama.
👍 Rich character development and emotional depth.
👎 Some may find the pacing slow and plot overwrought.
