About Elly (2009)

A compelling tale of friendship and hidden agendas, "About Elly" plunges us into the lives of a group of middle-class friends, voyaging from Tehran for a seaside weekend getaway. The dynamic Sepideh orchestrates an intriguing plan, inviting Elly, her daughter's teacher, to join the three families on this adventure. Her ulterior motive? To play matchmaker between Elly and their recently divorced friend Ahmad, who has returned from Germany. The following morning, a shopping trip takes an unexpected turn when Elly expresses her need to return to Tehran, citing her mother's recent heart surgery. Sepideh, however, entreats her to stay and clandestinely conceals her luggage. Meanwhile, the children frolic in the sea, with the unsuspecting Elly assigned to watch over them. Suddenly, Sepideh's daughter alerts a group of men playing volleyball to rescue a child from the water's grasp. Following the dramatic rescue, the group's joy turns to panic as Elly is nowhere to be found. Is she a victim of the ruthless sea, or has she slipped away back to Tehran? The mystery of Elly's fate looms over the group, casting a shadow on their once carefree retreat. "About Elly" weaves a captivating narrative that leaves viewers pondering, what exactly happened to Elly?

About Elly is a drama movie featuring Golshifteh Farahani and directed by Asghar Farhadi.

About Elly is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy.

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