Being Born

The relationship of a couple who meet by chance in New York City is put to the test when they encounter a life or death circumstance.

A pair of twin brothers from East L.A. choose to live their lives differently and end up on opposite sides of the law.

A couple's lives are thrown into disarray when their daughter is cast opposite a controversial major star.

In New York City, six-year-old Maisie is caught in the middle of a bitter custody battle between her self-absorbed parents—an aging rock singer mother and a distracted art dealer father. As both quickly marry new partners to strengthen their legal standing, Maisie is shuttled back and forth in an endless game of emotional point-scoring. Yet amid the chaos and upheaval, Maisie begins to find true comfort and affection in her new step-parents.

Filmmaker Jafar Panahi and actor Behnaz Jafari travel to a tiny village after receiving a plea for help from a girl whose family has forbidden her from studying acting. Amusing encounters abound, but they soon discover that the local hospitality is rivaled by the desire to protect old traditions.