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Release Year1999
Runtime1h 31m
LanguagePersian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes20
DirectorMajid Majidi
WritersMehdi Shojai, Majid Majidi
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsThe Father
About The Father
Mehrollah is a 14-year-old boy who is forced to find a job to support his family after his father dies. He travels to the southern parts of Iran, looking for work. Upon his return to his hometown, he notices certain changes in his family.
Directed by Majid Majidi, The Father leans on a strong ensemble — Hassan Sadeghi, Parivash Nazarieh, Mohammad Kasebi — 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 1999.
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