To Faghat Madare Man Bash (فیلم ایرانی تو فقط مادر من باش) is a heartfelt Iranian short film that explores the fragile balance between a mother’s personal desires and her responsibilities toward her child. At the center of the story is Sara, a woman who has spent years raising her son alone after the end of her marriage. Now, as she cautiously opens her heart to a new romantic partner, she is confronted with an unexpected emotional barrier—her son’s strong resistance.

The film follows the growing tension inside their small home as Sara tries to navigate the shifting roles of mother, woman, and individual. Her son, feeling protective and fearful of change, sees her new relationship as a threat to the bond they have built through hardship. Caught between her need for companionship and her son’s desperate plea to preserve their life as it is, Sara is pulled into a deep and painful internal conflict.

Instead of relying on dramatic twists, the narrative unfolds through quiet conversations, subtle expressions, and moments of silence that reveal what each character cannot bring themselves to say. Through its intimate portrayal of love, boundaries, and emotional vulnerability, “You Just Be My Mother” offers a moving reflection on how difficult it can be to pursue personal happiness without wounding the ones we love most.