In Hoda's name
Directed by Amir Dehghani
Iran · 2026 · 12 min 24 sec · Drama
Submitted to OnShow International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
Hoda is a woman struggling to care for her mother, Mahin, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease and no longer recognizes her. As the pressures of daily life grow heavier, Hoda faces a difficult choice between her own future and her responsibility toward her mother. A deeply human story about memory, love, family bonds, and the meaning of letting go.
About the film
In Hoda’s Name Hoda, a young woman, is caught between the responsibility of caring for her mother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, and her struggle to preserve her own life and future. Mahin’s memory loss is becoming increasingly severe, and Hoda feels more and more that her entire life is slipping away. When Mahin can no longer even recognize her daughter properly, Hoda is faced with a difficult question: how far should she go in caring for a mother who can no longer remember her? As financial pressure and Hoda’s personal life make this responsibility even more difficult, she must decide whether to stay, let go, or entrust part of this responsibility to someone else. In Hoda’s Name is the story of a woman who, in order to save her own life, is forced to confront the meaning of love, responsibility, and letting go.
Director
Amir Dehghani is an Iranian filmmaker with an academic background in Film Directing. His work focuses on realistic storytelling and human relationships, exploring emotional experiences and the complexities of everyday life. He has directed three short drama films, with In Hoda’s Name being his latest work.
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OnShow International Film Festival — Inaugural Edition · 2026