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The Seed of the Sacred Fig
2024·2h 47m·★ 7.5
French original
Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A tension-first choice where uncertainty, investigation, or escalating pressure is a major part of the appeal.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want a plot with questions to chase rather than a purely relaxed watch.
Commitment
Longer watch · 2h 47m
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Start here
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer, then use the drama and thriller cues to decide whether the tone fits.
Cast
Who's in it
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