Man Madaram

The Movie “Man Madaram” (I Am a Mother) Man Madaram is an Iranian social drama written and directed by Pezhman Cheshmi and produced by Abbas Rafiee. The film tells a heartfelt and emotional story about a mother forced to choose between her own survival and the life of her unborn child. The main character, Maryam (played by Narges Mohammadi), becomes pregnant after seven long years of waiting. Just as hope returns to her life, she is diagnosed with leukemia. Doctors warn her that continuing chemotherapy could risk the baby’s life, while stopping treatment would endanger her own. Maryam finds herself at a painful crossroads: to save herself or to sacrifice for her child. Featuring performances by Narges Mohammadi, Behnoush Bakhtiari, Soraya Ghasemi, Solmaz Hesari, and Farajollah Golsafidi, the movie captures the essence of sacrifice, maternal love, and the difficult decisions that shape human destiny. Man Madaram is a family and social drama that resonates deeply with themes of motherhood and resilience.