A married couple are faced with a difficult decision - to improve the life of their child by moving to another country or to stay in Iran and look after a deteriorating parent who has Alzheimer's disease.

Morally complex, suspenseful, and consistently involving, A Separation captures the messiness of a dissolving relationship with keen insight and searing intensity.

'A Separation' delivers astounding, naturalistic performances from its ensemble cast that bring morally complex characters to life. The film's intellectually challenging screenplay explores ethical dilemmas without easy answers, prompting viewers to question their own beliefs long after watching. While most found it completely absorbing and masterfully directed, a few considered the story less compelling or tedious. The authentic portrayal of family dynamics and moral ambiguity creates a thought-provoking drama that examines human nature with remarkable depth and realism.