Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival

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Atousa’s Laughter East Coast Premiere

Asian Arts Initiative 1219 Vine St, Philadelphia

Synopsis: Twelve strangers embark on the Trans-Asia Express, a four-day train journey from Tehran to Istanbul. Amongst them are Marjan, a girl with a bag full of money and embezzlement documents, Moosa, a man searching for his lost sister, Atousa a beautiful femme fatale, Dr.Taheri, the train"s physician, and a couple of tourists. When Marjan"s bag is stolen, everyone becomes a suspect. Overcoming spatial constrictions with innovative camera technique to tell its captivating story, this film was shot entirely on a moving train in five days. Part of the New Directions in Iranian Cinema Showcase, filmmakers expected in attendance for post-film Q&A after their East Coast Premiere. Facebook Event Page

$6 – $8

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