A Hero

Rahim Soltani is granted a two-day temporary release from prison to settle a debt of 150,000 tomans owed to his brother-in-law Bahram. This brief freedom sets the stage for a series of events that will alter his life significantly.

During his temporary freedom, Rahim's companion Farkondeh comes across a lost handbag filled with gold coins. The discovery generates hope for Rahim to finally resolve his pressing debt to Bahram.

Eager to pay off his brother-in-law using the gold coins, Rahim discovers that the value of gold has significantly decreased, making it impossible to settle the full debt. This unexpected twist complicates Rahim's plans and raises tensions.

In search of shelter, Rahim moves in with his sister Malileh and her husband Hossein. This familial bond becomes critical as Rahim navigates the challenges of his precarious situation.

Malileh discovers the handbag and confronts Rahim about it. This confrontation prompts him to track down the handbag's original owner, kicking off a series of events that leads to unexpected recognition.

After returning the handbag to its rightful owner, Rahim gains media attention and widespread acclaim, temporarily transforming him into a local hero. This newfound fame brings both admiration and suspicion.

Bahram grows suspicious of Rahim's fame, believing it to be a scheme to tarnish his reputation and sabotage his ex-wife's upcoming remarriage. This suspicion introduces tension between the two men as Rahim's narrative unfolds.

A charity event is organized to raise funds to cover Rahim's debt. However, Bahram reveals to the organizers that Rahim owes him money from a loan shark, complicating the goal of the event.

Despite his deepening anger, Bahram reluctantly agrees to Rahim's provisional release for the sake of his estranged son Siavash. This moments adds layers to the familial conflict, underscoring Rahim's desperate situation.

To strengthen his claim, Rahim and Malileh hatch a plan for Farkondeh to impersonate the woman from whom the handbag was supposedly found. However, their scheme runs into obstacles that further complicate Rahim's circumstances.

Rahim's attempts to secure a job are thwarted when evidence of his previous communication with Bahram comes to light. This revelation deepens the distrust surrounding him, as he struggles to clear his name.

In a moment of high tension, Rahim confronts Bahram about the leaked incriminating text. Their altercation escalates and draws police intervention, illustrating the collapse of their once amicable relationship.

Bahram's daughter Nazanin threatens Rahim with exposure after a video showing the fight between Rahim and Bahram goes viral. The pressure mounts on Rahim as he is faced with potential disgrace.

As Rahim seeks to protect his dignity amidst public scrutiny, Farkondeh convinces the charity organization to credit him for redirecting the collected funds to help a man on death row instead. This strategic maneuver attempts to salvage his reputation.

On the final day of his leave, Farkondeh and Siavash escort Rahim back to prison. This return marks not just a physical confinement but the culmination of a tumultuous journey filled with family drama and societal pressures.