Release, runtime and language

1996 · 91 mins · Persian

Directed by

Majid Majidi

Starring

Hossein Abedini, Parivash Nazarieh, Mohammad Kasebi, Hassan Sadeghi

Mehrollah, a fourteen‑year‑old, must leave school to find work after his father's death, shouldering the responsibility of feeding his family. He journeys to the southern region of Iran, taking any job he can find. When he finally returns home, he discovers his family altered—new roles, strained relationships, and a quiet shift in daily life that forces him to confront the lasting impact of loss.