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In modern-day Iran, an unexpected connection between a determined young woman and a doctor deepens into love, challenging the beliefs that have shaped their lives and the futures they imagined.

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Telling Authentic Stories Through Collaborative Filmmaking
Telling Authentic Stories Through Collaborative Filmmaking

on MediaMaker Spotlight

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‘Cast Aside the Clouds’ Removes the Veil on Baha’i Persecution in Iran
‘Cast Aside the Clouds’ Removes the Veil on Baha’i Persecution in Iran

in Word&Way

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The film Cast Aside the Clouds was screened in Los Angeles, highlighting the persecution and discrimination of Bahá'ís in Iran
The film Cast Aside the Clouds was screened in Los Angeles, highlighting the persecution and discrimination of Bahá'ís in Iran

in Iran International

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Cast Aside the Clouds Debuts in Los Angeles with Message of Resilience and Change
Cast Aside the Clouds Debuts in Los Angeles with Message of Resilience and Change

in KIRN

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Cover Story of Iran Shahr News Agency Magazine
Cover Story of Iran Shahr News Agency Magazine
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Interview with Director Mary Darling - “Cast Aside the Clouds”
Interview with Director Mary Darling - “Cast Aside the Clouds”

on Nicole’s Film Perspectives Podcast

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An interview with Payam Zamani and Bita Milanian
An interview with Payam Zamani and Bita Milanian

on Radio Hamrah

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Creator of the film “Cast Aside the Clouds,” discusses the love story set in present day Iran
Creator of the film “Cast Aside the Clouds,” discusses the love story set in present day Iran

on CBS News

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Anthony Azizi discusses new film 'Cast Aside the Clouds'
Anthony Azizi discusses new film 'Cast Aside the Clouds'

on KTLA 5 News

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Javanan Magazine Cover Story
Javanan Magazine Cover Story

in Javanan International Weekly Magazine

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‘Cast Aside The Clouds’ Shines A Light On Iran And The Bahá’í Faith
‘Cast Aside The Clouds’ Shines A Light On Iran And The Bahá’í Faith

By Joseph Holmes in Religion Unplugged

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Penn Badgley Admits He Wants to Do 'More Comedy' After Filming Rom-Com With Meghann Fahy: 'I Had a Lot of Fun With It'
Penn Badgley Admits He Wants to Do 'More Comedy' After Filming Rom-Com With Meghann Fahy: 'I Had a Lot of Fun With It'

By Jaclyn Roth in OK! Magazine

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Addressing the Feminine Universe Through Political Oppression, Existentialism and Childhood
Addressing the Feminine Universe Through Political Oppression, Existentialism and Childhood

In Brazilian Press

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“Cast Aside the Clouds” Review
“Cast Aside the Clouds” Review

In Nicole’s Film Perspectives

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“Cast Aside the Clouds”; A Story of Love and the Forbidden Education of Baha’is in Iran
“Cast Aside the Clouds”; A Story of Love and the Forbidden Education of Baha’is in Iran

In Independent Persian

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CAST ASIDE THE CLOUDS' Co-Writer & Director, Mary Darling chats with KUYA P! A NRW Interview!
CAST ASIDE THE CLOUDS' Co-Writer & Director, Mary Darling chats with KUYA P! A NRW Interview!

in Nerds Rule the World

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Rainn Wilson: “If you like films that actually have a soul, this one is for you.”
Rainn Wilson: “If you like films that actually have a soul, this one is for you.”

Instagram post from Rainn Wilson

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Movie Review: ‘Cast Aside the Clouds’
Movie Review: ‘Cast Aside the Clouds’

In blogcritics

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Love That Crosses Forbidden Lines: Director Mary Darling on Faith, Persecution, and Defiant Romance in CAST ASIDE THE CLOUDS
Love That Crosses Forbidden Lines: Director Mary Darling on Faith, Persecution, and Defiant Romance in CAST ASIDE THE CLOUDS

In AMFM Magazine

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Cast Aside the Clouds – A New Feature Film
Cast Aside the Clouds – A New Feature Film

By Sonjel Vreeland for Baha’i Blog

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Cast Aside the Clouds | Official Trailer
Cast Aside the Clouds | Official Trailer

By Sonjel Vreeland for Baha’i Blog

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Cast Aside the Clouds Celebrates Forbidden-Love at the Thessaloniki Film Festival
Cast Aside the Clouds Celebrates Forbidden-Love at the Thessaloniki Film Festival

By Insider Athens

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How ‘Cast Aside the Clouds’ Turns a Forbidden Love Story Into a Meditation on Faith and Unity
How ‘Cast Aside the Clouds’ Turns a Forbidden Love Story Into a Meditation on Faith and Unity

By Etan Vlessing for The Hollywood Reporter

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20th Annual Hamilton Film Festival to screen over 100 movies
20th Annual Hamilton Film Festival to screen over 100 movies

On CHCH’s Morning Chit Chat Segment

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Ancaster filmmaking duo brings Cast Aside the Clouds to the big screen
Ancaster filmmaking duo brings Cast Aside the Clouds to the big screen

By Morgan Elliott for DundasToday

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It’s 20 Years for the Hamilton Film Festival
It’s 20 Years for the Hamilton Film Festival

By Meredith MacLeod for Hamilton City Magazine

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Anthony Azizi Joins Iran-Set Romance Thriller ‘Cast Aside the Clouds’ (Exclusive)
Anthony Azizi Joins Iran-Set Romance Thriller ‘Cast Aside the Clouds’ (Exclusive)

By Etan Vlessing for The Hollywood Reporter

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A love story you won’t see coming

When love challenges everything you’ve been taught to believe