Summaries

A Canadian couple, Roman (Jalal Fatemi) and Maria (Ghogha Bayat) visit Shahdad, an Iranian desert in Kerman province. They have an uneasy relationship over the death of their son but they are hoping to mend it on this trip. They hire two young men to guide them but have a car breakdown. The situation gets complicated when Roman separates from the group and disappears into a Qanat well.

A Canadian couple Roman and Maria find themselves back in Iran, lost in the Shahdad desert of Kerman province. Maria (Maryam) is Iranian born but raised in Canada. Through unforseen circumstances, Roman, played beautifully by Jalal Fatemi, makes His wife reconnect with her homeland and sense of identity.

When Maryam returns to Iran for the first time since childhood, her adventure-seeking husband Roman whisks her on a road trip, much to her reluctance. Joined by self-appointed tour leader Morteza and his friend Hossein, an unlucky course of events soon forces them to stay at Hossein's aunt's house. What starts out as a sightseeing tour becomes an unexpected personal journey which reignites her lust for life.—IMVBox.com

Details

Genres
  • Drama
  • Family
Release date Dec 18, 2013
Countries of origin Iran
Language English Persian
Filming locations Kerman Province, Iran
Production companies Soureh Organisation of Cinematic Progression Hozeh Honari Tehran

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 33m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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