While most young Iranian women face a predictable future within the confines of a conservative Muslim culture, adolescent Sepideh Hooshyer dares to dream of outer space. Inspired by Albert Einstein and Anousheh Ansari, the first Iranian in space, #Sepideh spends her days studying and her nights stargazing, with the aim of entering the local astronomy competition. But as her family struggles to accept her out-of-this-world ambition, will reality dash her hopes or will she find a way to reach the stars? In her debut film, Berit Madsen follows Sepideh over two years, quietly observing her stubbornness, tenacity and willingness to fight for what she wants; and with the film’s breathtaking shots of the star-filled night skies, it’s easy to see why she’s so determined.
