In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie loses her father and must leave her comfortable home for a modest life with her mother. Lonely, she finds joy and friendship with Homa, a spirited girl who dreams big with her.

As Ellie’s life later shifts back to privilege, her bond with Homa fades—until fate brings them together again. Growing up in a country on the edge of political upheaval, their friendship, choices, and one devastating betrayal change everything.

The Lion Women of Tehran is a moving story of friendship, love, and courage in the face of personal and political challenges.