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Release Year2006
Runtime1h 20m
LanguagePersian
CertificationNR
GenresHorror, Mystery, Drama
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DirectorAli Tavakol Nia
WritersAli Tavakol Nia
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsDistress
About Distress
It is about a woman named Mahtab who suffers from depression and mental illness after the death of her father. Mahtab's husband, Ehsan, builds a house outside the city for her recovery, but Mahtab's illness worsens upon entering this house.
Directed by Ali Tavakol Nia, Distress leans on a strong ensemble — Merila Zarei, Mohammad Afshari, Mozhgan Taraneh — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 2006.
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