Apricot Groves
- Director: Pouria Heidary Oureh
- Writer: Pouria Heidary Oureh
- Producer: Shirin Fashandi; Pouria Heidary Oureh
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Aram, an Iranian-Armenian trans man living in the U.S. since childhood, returns to Armenia to meet his girlfriend’s conservative family. Over the course of the day-long journey, Aram’s brother helps him prepare for the meeting, while also coming to terms with Aram’s transition. Written and directed by Pouria Heidary Oureh, this quiet and introspective film beautifully illustrates the bittersweetness of reconnecting with a culture that may not be accepting of who you have become.
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Cast & Characters
Hovhannes Azoyan as Arman;
Narbe Vartan as Aram;
Azadeh Esmaeilkhani as Nurse;
Pedram Ansari as Vartan;
Samvel Sarkisyan as Father;
Tamara Grigoryan;
Hovsep Avagyan;
Golrokh Manouchehri;
Davit Ohanyan;
Janna Hakobyan as Airport-Information;
Aramayis Lalayan; Davit Adilxanyan;
Tereza Karaxanyan;
Tigran Davtyan as Duduk Player;
Ara Karagyan as Barber