خلاصه داستان: The South is a 2025 Iranian drama film directed by Ali Abbasi. The story follows a young man named Arman who returns to his ancestral village in the south of Iran after many years abroad. He discovers that the village is facing severe environmental degradation and social decay, with the older generation clinging to traditions while the younger generation dreams of escape. Arman becomes entangled in a complex web of family secrets, local politics, and a forbidden love with a woman named Leila, who is determined to fight for the village's future. As tensions rise between tradition and modernity, Arman must confront his own identity and decide whether to stay and fight for his roots or leave once again. The film explores themes of displacement, environmental justice, and the struggle to preserve cultural heritage in a rapidly changing world.