Resnično življenjsko dramo Betty Mahmoody je odigrala dvakratna dobitnica oskarja Sally Field.Betty Mahmoody je živela srečno življenje z možem Moodyjem, zdravnikom iranskega rodu, in hčerko Mahtob. Bilo je sredi osemdesetih, ko je bila politična klima v Iranu precej vroča in so fanatični verski skrajneži začeli dobivati čedalje močnejšo vlogo. Ker Moody svoje družine ni videl že deset let, se z ženo in hčerko odpravi na počitnice v Iran. Ko prispejo, se mož odloči tam ostati. Betty vsa zgrožena ugotovi, da v islamski državi nima nikakršnih pravic ne kot žena ne kot ženska. Betty hoče na vsak način pobegniti iz države, vendar ne brez svoje hčerke.
"Moody" is an Iranian doctor living in America with his American wife Betty and their child Mahtob. Wanting to see his homeland again, he convinces his wife to take a short holiday there with him and Mahtob. Betty is reluctant, as Iran is not a pleasant place, especially if you are American and female. Upon arrival in Iran, it appears that her worst fears are realized: Moody declares that they will be living there from now on. Betty is determined to escape from Iran, but taking her daughter with her presents a larger problem.