Iman is a successful man and the head of a tranquil household, which includes his wife and two teenage daughters. When he receives a promotion at work, he finds it necessary to disclose to his daughters a job he has kept hidden for years. He has been promoted to the position of investigator in the Iranian revolutionary courts, which requires him to interrogate suspects and extract confessions from them. This job promises to improve the family’s standard of living and allows him to dream of becoming a judge in the coming years. However, it also comes with obligations that everyone must adhere to, including maintaining appropriate attire and conduct, as well as living cautiously to avoid any potential retaliation from the suspects he deals with.To complicate matters further, Iman’s promotion coincides with the uprising in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini. He finds himself in a state of uncertainty both at home and outside of it. Inside the home, he must navigate the shock his daughters feel upon learning about their father’s profession, along with their rebellion and sympathy for the activism of their classmates, which is inherently positioned against him and the privileges the family enjoys. Outside the home, he struggles to suppress his guilt as he files reports that could lead to some suspects facing the gallows, while also learning how to carry a weapon for the first time to defend himself if necessary.This weapon, in particular, will serve as the focal point of a remarkable drama. In this film, director Mohammad Rasoulof dissects the Iranian society and the ruling authority. He explores themes such as generational conflict and the hierarchical power structures that breed suspicion even within a single family. The narrative also delves into the tensions that lie in wait for any opportunity to ignite, prompting those with vested interests to rush in and extinguish them.Ahmed Shawky