Donya (2002): Cast & Plot
Donya is a 2002 drama directed by Manouchehr Mosayyeri, starring Hedie Tehrani as Donya Shadab, Mohammadreza Sharifinia and Soroush Goudarzi. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Manouchehr Mosayyeri
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
-
Persian - Studio
- Payam Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Donya About?
The premise of Donya without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young, attractive single woman returns to Tehran from abroad and asks Hadji Reza Enayat, the stern, conservative owner of a real‑estate agency, to find her a home. She charms him, and despite being married to a devout, loving wife, Hadji falls for her, proposes, and scrambles to hide the affair. The plot gradually reveals her hidden agenda, which only becomes clear near the film’s end, leading to awkward and humorous attempts at secrecy.
Donya Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- older man younger woman relationship
- iran
- persian
- iranian
- forbidden love
Donya Cast & Characters
Hedie Tehrani leads the cast as Donya Shadab, with Mohammadreza Sharifinia as Reza Enayat and Soroush Goudarzi as Mohsen Enayat. Directed by Manouchehr Mosayyeri; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Manouchehr Mosayyeri
- Hedie Tehrani as Donya Shadab
- Mohammadreza Sharifinia as Reza Enayat
- Soroush Goudarzi as Mohsen Enayat
- Gohar Kheyrandish as Reza's Wife
Also Starring in Donya
· 7 more- Elham Hamidi Shadi
- Majid Moshiri Mehran
- Farajollah Golsefidi Naser
- Zohreh Davoudi Tahere
- Masoume Eskandari Donya's Aunt
- Ali Aghaei Police Officer
- Hamid Amin Saler
Donya Plot Summary
What happens in Donya from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Haj Enayat, a wealthy 60-year-old man, plans to sell his large, old house, but faces opposition from his wife. At his real estate agency, he meets Donya, a young woman recently returned from abroad, who expresses interest in buying the house. Enayat persuades her to temporarily move into one of the apartments he has built, in case the deal with another buyer falls through. Donya, Hedie Tehrani, becomes a catalyst for a dangerous attraction that reshapes the course of his life.
Full summary
The whole story of Donya, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Donya?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the wealthy 60‑year‑old man planning to sell his large, old house?
Donya Also Known As
Also known as “Doonya”.
- Also known as
-
- Doonya
Seen Donya?
Movies Like Donya
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Forbidden, Tehran: City of Love and Divorce Iranian Style.
Donya FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Donya, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Donya?
Donya runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Donya released?
Donya was released on December 7, 2002.
Who directed Donya?
Donya was directed by Manouchehr Mosayyeri.
Who is in the cast of Donya?
Donya stars Hedie Tehrani as Donya Shadab, Mohammadreza Sharifinia as Reza Enayat and Soroush Goudarzi as Mohsen Enayat, among 11 credited actors.
Does Donya have a post-credit scene?
No. Donya has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Donya in?
The original language of Donya is Persian.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
