Not Without My Daughter
The harrowing true story of an American wife who returns with her husband and daughter to his Iranian homeland during the Khomeini regime, then finds herself bound by Islamic laws that keep her from leaving with the child. Sally Field is excellent as the woman risking her life for her daughter's and her own freedom. Alfred Molina, Roshan Seth co-star; based on the book by Betty Mahmoody.
Year: 1990
Genre: True Stories, Feminist Tendencies
Country: USA
Director: Brian Gilbert
Starring: Sally Field, Alfred Molina, Sheila Rosenthal
Duration: 111 Minutes
Rating: PG - Contains violence.
6.3/10
Location in store: Drama - True Story
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