The Exam (Taqi kirdinewe)
Qumra Projects
/ Feature Narrative / Iraq, Germany, Qatar / 2021
In Iraqi Kurdish
Rated: This film has not been rated.
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Synopsis
Rojin is about to sit her university entrance exam. If she fails, her father will force her to marry. Rojin’s older sister Shilan knows what’s at stake since she is married to Sardar who has broken his promise to let her continue her studies after their marriage. Rojin, with the support of Shilan, decides to put all her effort into the exam. However, this decision only drags both sisters into new difficulties and even illegality. Rojin and Shilan find themselves entangled in a vast network of corruption, facing financial hardships and moral concerns. What seems to be a minor situation at first holds direct consequences that will determine the future of both women.