Iranian cinema has evolved in many ways since Houston's annual film festival—the longest-running annual MFAH event—was established two decades ago. This year’s selections include comedy, drama, and an acclaimed documentary.

This comedy is set in an all-girls high school where men are not allowed. The protective principal is faced with having to hire a male substitute teacher to mentor the school's chemistry group for a big competition against the all-boys school. And that's when the fun begins.