Subtraction

AroView: A gripping, sophisticated Iranian thriller in which a working-class married couple become increasingly disturbed by the discovery of an identical couple living in an upscale apartment.

Taraneh Alidoosti and Navid Mohammadzadeh serve up four terrific performances, inviting the viewer to spot their subtle differences before their actions and circumstances open the divide and spiral out of control.

“Somehow, Haghighi translates this ingenious bit of fantasy into a work of social realism. The premise may be incredible but the way it plays out is not.” ~Sandra Hall, Sydney Morning Herald

“The film speaks to an almost otherworldly sensation of having to accept and live with something out of the ordinary—something that Iranians are more familiar with than most.” ~Kathleen Sachs, Chicago Reader

“Tehran noir at its most exquisite…” ~Rich Smith, The Stranger