Their route brings them to the doorsteps of women from all walks of life, revealing a women's movement that's had as many ups and downs as the drive itself. A 78 year-old gynaecologist recalls the turbulent transition from Soviet rule to independence, and testimonies of domestic abuse, 'bride kidnapping' and religious extremism expose the region's complex attitude to women's rights.

But despite the evident patriarchal oppression in these countries, it's certainly not the whole picture. Stories of female empowerment against all odds emerge, from a group training Tajikistan's first ever female trekking guides to a feminist collective running workshops on sexual pleasure.

With women behind the camera and behind the wheel, this documentary marks a radical departure from the typical road-trip film. Cat and Hannah gain unprecedented access to women whose testimonies shed light on a feminist movement largely ignored by Western media.

This is a story of female emancipation and solidarity across different cultures that have a lot more in common than they might have thought.

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Reviews
"Stunning...A fantastic film. Women Behind the Wheel touches on important issues that Central Asian women face such as domestic violence, bride theft, infertility, traditional gender roles, and labor migration. The inspiring women in the film offer thought provoking insights into various understandings of these concepts. It is a great resource for high school and college courses pertaining to gender studies, and a valuable resource for community activists working on feminism or gender equality anywhere in the world."