Who is Leila, the Wife in Leila?

Leila Hatami plays Leila, the Wife in the film.

Two months after meeting him, Leila (Leila Hatami) marries Reza (Ali Mosaffa). When they find out Leila is unable to conceive, they initially ignore Reza's mother's (Jamileh Sheikhi) insistence that he must take a second wife who can bear children. Determined to be a devoted Muslim spouse, Leila eventually becomes convinced that her mother-in-law is right and urges Reza to consider the idea. Reza reluctantly agrees to begin interviewing prospective brides, and their marriage soon deteriorates.

Leila

Name: Leila
Duration: 125
Rating: 87

NR 2 hr 5 min

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How long is Leila?: Leila is 2 hr 5 min long.

Who directed Leila?: Dariush Mehrjui

Who is Leila, the Wife in Leila?: Leila Hatami plays Leila, the Wife in the film.

What is Leila about?: Two months after meeting him, Leila (Leila Hatami) marries Reza (Ali Mosaffa). When they find out Leila is unable to conceive, they initially ignore Reza's mother's (Jamileh Sheikhi) insistence that he must take a second wife who can bear children. Determined to be a devoted Muslim spouse, Leila eventually becomes convinced that her mother-in-law is right and urges Reza to consider the idea. Reza reluctantly agrees to begin interviewing prospective brides, and their marriage soon deteriorates.