Leave to Remain (1989)

Leave to Remain (1989) poster

Set during the political upheaval following Ayatollah Khomeini's rise to power in Iran, Les Blair's gripping work tells the story of Shahin Mohamedi, a young Iranian woman studying in London. When the cheques her father sends from home are intercepted by the Khomeini government, she is threatened with repatriation by vicious British immigration officers. To remain in England she must be granted 'Leave To Remain'. Enter Jimmy Johnstone, an English wide-boy strapped for cash and willing to perform the paper marriage that will ensure Shahin's freedom. Jimmy wants to build on the relationship, but Shahin's heart is a thousand miles away with her old fiance.

Director: Les Blair
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 108 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Simon Brint, Rowland Rivron
Editing: Jon Gregory
Production: Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leave to Remain about?
Set during the political upheaval following Ayatollah Khomeini's rise to power in Iran, Les Blair's gripping work tells the story of Shahin Mohamedi, a young Iranian woman studying in London. When the cheques her father sends from home are intercepted by the Khomeini government, she is threatened with repatriation by vicious British immigration officers. To remain in England she must be granted 'Leave To Remain'. Enter Jimmy Johnstone, an English wide-boy strapped for cash and willing to perform the paper marriage that will ensure Shahin's freedom. Jimmy wants to build on the relationship, but Shahin's heart is a thousand miles away with her old fiance.
Who directed Leave to Remain?
Leave to Remain was directed by Les Blair.
Who stars in Leave to Remain?
Leave to Remain stars Lavinia Bertram, Amir M. Korangy, Jonny Phillips, Christopher Simon.
How long is Leave to Remain?
Leave to Remain has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is Leave to Remain?
Leave to Remain is a Drama, TV Movie film.
Where was Leave to Remain produced?
Leave to Remain was produced in United Kingdom.