The Cry of Love

Ali a port worker, and Hossam, a head worker, propose to Goli, the daughter of Mesh Mohammad. Morteza, Hossam's nephew, who pretends to be friends with Ali, is also interested in Goli. Goli marries Ali away from her father's eyes, and Ali, according to a plan devised by Hossam and Morteza, engages in smuggling to earn a living and is pursued by the gendarmes. Ali escapes to Tehran and Goli follows him; but he cannot find him. Some time later, Ali returns to his hometown and proves his innocence, and at Mesh Mohammad's request, he goes to Tehran to find his wife. Ali's efforts are in vain. In a short time, he becomes the owner of a large company through hard work and diligence, and Goli, who has set up a tailoring shop, raises her daughter Zari with the help of a local prostitute named Jalal. Jalal is interested in Goli; But he doesn't say anything until Ali comes across Zari and falls in love with her. Jalal, who is aware of the situation, opposes,

Directed by Hossein Ghasemi-Vand, The Cry of Love leans on a strong ensemble — Manoochehr Vossoogh, Aram, Yadollah Shirandami — 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 drama titles of 1977.