In 1991 a Hollywood movie "Not Without My Daughter" based on Betty Mahmoody's book told a horrible story of a woman fighting to take her daughter to the States from Iran against the will of a violent Iranian husband. For years nobody cared about the father's side of the story. According to Dr. Mahmoody, Betty's story was packed with lies but who would Mahtob believe? Dr. Mahmoody wants to meet his daughter Mahtob once again after 16 years. Mahtob is now 21 years old and can decide for herself but does she want to meet her father?
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Cast
24 people
Kari Tervo Director · Alexis Kouros Director Jari Pollari Cinematographer
Budget $424K · First release November 1, 2002 · Produced in Finland, Iran, United States
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Budget
$423,600
Production
Arte
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AVEK
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Danmarks Radio (DR)
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Finnish Film Foundation
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Finland · Iran · United States
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Original title
Ilman tytärtäni
Original language
English
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English
Release dates
Netherlands · November 1, 2002
Amsterdam International Documentary Film Festival
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Denmark
August 16, 2003 · Copenhagen International Film Festival
Finland
November 29, 2002 · Premiere
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