Daughters of the Sun (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2000, Daughters of the Sun is a drama film directed by Maryam Shahriar, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Amangol (Altinay Ghelich Taghani) is the eldest daughter in a poor rural family. To help support them, her head is shaven and begins work as a boy named Aman in an isolated carpet weaving shop. The girls who work there are beaten by the owner, as is Aman, toiling at the loom until their hands bleed. As a male apprentice, he supervises the girls and lives in the shop, locked in and isolated.
Who’s in it. Daughters of the Sun stars Altinay Ghelich Taghani, Soghra Karimi, Zahra Mohammadi and Habib Haddad.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Daughters of the Sun has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daughters of the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daughters of the Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daughters of the Sun (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Daughters of the Sun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Daughters of the Sun worth watching?
- Daughters of the Sun holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Daughters of the Sun?
- Daughters of the Sun stars Altinay Ghelich Taghani, Soghra Karimi, Zahra Mohammadi and Habib Haddad.
- When was Daughters of the Sun released?
- Daughters of the Sun was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.