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What follows is an agonizingly tense segment where Soraya's stoning is prepared amid an apathetic crowd that has gathered to witness the brutal execution. Despite Zahra's attempts to save her niece and her poignant exchanges with Soraya, the tragic conclusion is ineffectual in the face of overwhelming social norms and male brutality.
A Glimpse of Hope
While Soraya's tragic fate unfolds, we see Freidoune recording Zahra's story, offering a glimmer of hope that her truth will reach a wider audience. The film concludes with him escaping the village with Zahra's recorded testimony, allowing her story to transcend her dire circumstances. Zahra's final act of defiance, sending Freidoune away with the tape, symbolizes a small victory in the face of overwhelming loss.