Stockholm Syndrome

The story follows Reza and Nazi as they prepare to leave Iran for Canada, having converted their assets into dollars. On their last night in Iran, they visit Reza's mother, Rana, who is ensnared in a toxic relationship with her husband, Shahrokh, a compulsive gambler. The situation escalates when Farhad, Shahrokh's friend, arrives with police to arrest Rana due to a bounced check related to Shahrokh's gambling debts.

As tensions rise, Reza tries to protect his mother by offering the last of their savings to Farhad. However, a shocking twist reveals that Shahrokh and Farhad had orchestrated the entire event to manipulate Reza into giving them money. This betrayal forces Reza to confront the deeper issues within his family and the lengths to which people will go for their own interests.