Cast Aside The Clouds: Chicago Premiere
June 18th 2 7pm - Chicago Premier Of Cast Aside The Clouds with Q and A to Follow. Join Wayfarer Theaters as we dive into the of the powerful story of 'Cast Aside the Clouds,' a romantic thriller set in Tehran that explores themes of faith, unity, and persecution. Directed by Mary Darling, the film follows the forbidden love between Layla, a Baha’i woman facing persecution, and Dr. Sasan Naderi, a secular Muslim neurologist. Discover how the film subtly reveals Layla’s Baha’i faith, challenging viewers to reflect on prejudice and the need for global unity. Inspired by real-world religious persecution, this thought-provoking drama highlights the Baha’i faith’s message of peace and unity. Perfect for fans of thought-provoking cinema, religious studies, and stories of resilience. A powerful film exploring Unity in the shadows of persecution in modern-day Iran, Layla, a determined young Bahá’í woman, and Sasan, a secular Muslim doctor, fall in love against all odds— risking imprisonment, betrayal, and heartbreak as they fight to define their truth in a society that forbids it.RomancePT1H54M2026-06-18Parmiss Sehat
Behtash Fazlali
Anthony Azizi
Mary Darling
Steve Solomos
Mary Darling
Clark Donnelly
Shahin Sobhani
Payam Zamani
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