The movie portrays solitude and isolation of Iranian immigrants in Europe, lifting the veil off of life in exile. "The Emigrated Birds" is a 2013 Persian film written and directed by filmmaker and art photographer Shahram Qadir. The 90- minute movie tells the intriguing story of exiles in Europe in general and Sweden in particular, where the clash of cultures compels immigrants to inhabit a new form of life.—The Globe

The film follows the tale of young Iranians from different walks of life who leave their homelands for Sweden. The character Makan is a musician who used to play the daff (a traditional musical instrument) in Iran, but after he moves to Sweden, solitude and isolation encourages him to be a painter; he draws portraits that reflect his loneliness. Nadja, another character, is a dance instructor who works desperately to maintain her career and promote it by engaging Eastern musical instruments in her classes; she hopes to seduce Makan into playing the daf once again.—Rawaz Koyee