Roya Was Here
In a world of oppression and injustice, young Iranian woman Roya finds solace and strength in dance, embracing not only comfort but also the power of hope, connection, and resistance.
In a world of oppression and injustice, young Iranian woman Roya finds solace and strength in dance, embracing not only comfort but also the power of hope, connection, and resistance.
Soodeh Lashkari
Roya
Niloofar Nakhaee
Parastu
Meysam Forooz
Damoen
In a world of oppression and injustice, young Iranian woman Roya finds solace and strength in dance, embracing not only comfort but also the power of hope, connection, and resistance.
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