The Badger is the story of a 40-year-old woman called Soodeh Sharifzadegan who faces a strange incident, right before her second marriage.

Physician Reza has been in prison for six months for a crime he did not commit, which resulted in the death of his brother-in-law. One day, he is granted a chance to prove his innocence through a mysterious guarantor. Reza has one week to gather evidence that can ensure his freedom. With steely determination, he tracks down childhood friends Shahram and Fahrad, whom he holds responsible for his incarceration. This dramatic thriller tells a satisfying tale of redemption, and one man’s attempt to reconnect to his old life.