The Father (1999)

  • NR
  • 04/20/1999 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 31m

Overview

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.

Majid Majidi

Director, Writer

Mehdi Shojai

Writer

Cast

Hassan Sadeghi's headshot

Hassan Sadeghi

Mehrollah
Parivash Nazarieh's headshot

Parivash Nazarieh

Mehrollah's Mother
Mohammad Kasebi's headshot

Mohammad Kasebi

Mehrollah's Father
Hossein Abedini's headshot

Hossein Abedini

Mehrollah's friend

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