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Unveiled

A highly educated Iranian woman flees her homeland, seeking asylum in Germany to escape persecution for her same-sex relationship with Shirin.

Fariba, a educated Iranian woman, flees to Germany seeking asylum after being persecuted for her lesbian relationship. Despite her denial, she assumes the identity of a political refugee, Siamak, and is sent to a refugee camp. Struggling to adapt, Fariba finds work in a cabbage factory, where she faces difficulties due to her gender and illegal status. She forms a close bond with her colleague Anne, and they fall in love, but their relationship is threatened by prejudice and Fariba's illegal condition, putting her exile in Germany at risk.

Info about Unveiled

Studio(s): Fischer Film, MMM Film Zimmermann & Co.

Originally Released: United States, Oct 20, 2005

Production Countries: Austria, Germany

Genres:Drama