Ninon (Nathalie Richard), a compulsive thief who loves to dance, is a motor-scooting and roller-blading messenger on the run from the police.

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In recent days, Tehran's streets have thronged with supporters of the seven presidential contenders and there were even roller-blading girls handing out campaign leaflets.

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