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Original Film Title: Like the Rain, Like the Sea
Director’s Name: Sogol Khermandar
Writer’s Name: Sogol Khermandar
Producer: Sogol Khermandar, Majid Barzegar
Country of Origin: Iran, Islamic Republic of
Country of Filming : Iran, Islamic Republic of
Language: Farsi
Runtime: 54 minutes 24 seconds
Film Description:
Monireh Sadat Hosseini, who prefers to be called “DARYA”, is a young girl born blind. Darya could recognize lights, but this was limited and her mother believes Imam Reza healed her daughter during their trip to the holy city of Mashhad. Darya is a bright smart girl at school and has a big desire to become president. She fights hard against insults from friends, family, and people around her; People who believe that her disease is a sign of God’s anger on herself and her mother. Darya seeks to exact retribution in a different way by leading a fulfilling life. She writes poetry and paints. She adores dancing. All her time is devoted to learning different languages and building bridges to communicate with individuals all around the world. Now she is 23 years old. Although her vision has reached the lowest possible level, she is at peace and content with it. She reconciled with this congenital problem. She holds her white safety cane and goes on. Her proficiency in 17 foreign languages including English, French, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, and more …gives her the self-assurance she needs to pursue her dream of becoming a professional globetrotter and make it happen to help other blind people around the world. Darya has so far traveled to eight countries in a completely independent way. Staying among people and forming friendships with people of other cultures makes her happy. Her vision, her unconquerable manner, and her intention can play a role. She can serve as an inspiration for a better society and for anyone who sees themselves as disabled.