The Forbidden Strings

Akbar, Hakim, Mohammad, and Suri are descendants of Afghan immigrants in Iran. During the day, they work in their parents’ shops, but at night they escape into their own world: rock music. In a small rehearsal room, they blend their dreams and frustrations into rock ballads. After months of practicing, they finally have the chance to perform before an audience – in Afghanistan. Using the story of the band as a lens, this film offers an unconventional view of the life of immigrants in the Middle East.