TEHRAN – Iranian director Borzu Niknejad’s “Spare” won awards at the 3rd Asia Rainbow TV Awards, which was held in Macao, China on November 26 and 27.

“Spare” was named best comedy film while the film’s star Elnaz Habibi received the award for the best actress in the comedy category.

The film tells the story of a local football coach who is opposed to his daughter’s plan to marry an injured amateur soccer player who is unable to play anymore.

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