# Circumstance (2011) - **Summary**: Set in Tehran, "Circumstance" is a French-Iranian-American drama that explores homosexuality in modern Iran. The story revolves around Atafeh, a teenage daughter of a wealthy Iranian family, and her best friend, Shireen. They engage in exploring their sexuality, drinking, and drug use. The plot thickens with Atafeh's brother Mehran becoming increasingly religious and obsessive towards Shireen, leading to family tensions and conflicts about their future​[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circumstance_%282011_film%29#:~:text=Circumstance%20,among%20other%20subjects)​​[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circumstance_%282011_film%29)​. - **Director**: Maryam Keshavarz​[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circumstance_%282011_film%29#:~:text=Directed%20by)​. - **Genre**: Drama. - **IMDb**: [Circumstance IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1684628/).