The Bright House

The Bright House follows Sohrab as he returns to Iran after years abroad. He discovers Arghavan, a young girl living in a state of emotional turmoil following her father's death. Her illness requires darkness and silence, making her journey to recovery complex and poignant.

Sohrab attempts to film the daily lives of people to inspire hope, but the challenge lies in Arghavan's struggle to connect with the world around her. Each encounter with those he films reveals their desire to bring her into the light, but she remains trapped in her pain. The film ultimately captures Sohrab's confessions and his desire to help Arghavan as they navigate their intertwined fates in her hometown in western Iran.