THRILLER . 2003 . 1h 46m . 5.5/10

The Fifth Reaction_

Fereshteh loses her home and her two sons after her husband's accidental death when Hadj Safdar, her stubborn and powerful father-in-law, forces her to return to her parents. She is faced with the loss of her visitation rights when Hadj plans to send his grandchildren to live in a remote town. With the help of her circle of women friends she tries to take them beyond his reach, but in a patriarchal society it is hard to find a safe haven.

Starring Homayoun Ershadi, Ali Ghorbanzadeh, Jamshid Hashempour
5.5/10
Rating
1h 46m
Runtime
2003
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Fereshteh loses her home and her two sons after her husband's accidental death when Hadj Safdar, her stubborn and powerful father-in-law, forces her to return to her parents. She is faced with the loss of her visitation rights when Hadj plans to send his grandchildren to live in a remote town. With the help of her circle of women friends she tries to take them beyond his reach, but in a patriarchal society it is hard to find a safe haven.

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Year context
The Fifth Reaction was released 23 years ago in 2003.
Overview
Fereshteh loses her home and her two sons after her husband's accidental death when Hadj Safdar, her stubborn and powerful father-in-law, forces her to retur...
The Fifth Reaction is a Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 46m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Country
IR
Rating
5.5/10 (13 votes)

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What is The Fifth Reaction about?
Fereshteh loses her home and her two sons after her husband's accidental death when Hadj Safdar, her stubborn and powerful father-in-law, forces her to return to her parents. She is faced with the loss of her visitation rights when Hadj plans to send his grandchildren to live in a remote town. With the help of her circle of women friends she tries to take them beyond his reach, but in a patriarchal society it is hard to find a safe haven.
How long is The Fifth Reaction?
The Fifth Reaction has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who stars in The Fifth Reaction?
The cast of The Fifth Reaction includes Homayoun Ershadi, Ali Ghorbanzadeh, Jamshid Hashempour, Seyd-Ali Hosseini, Shahab Hosseini.
What is the rating of The Fifth Reaction?
The Fifth Reaction has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.

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Thriller
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