The Father

The Father

The Father

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The Father

1999

1h 31m

7.2(20 votes)

Drama

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.

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Production Companies

The Documentary and Experimental Film Center

The people behind it

Cast & crew

4 featured cast members

Starring

Hassan Sadeghi

Mehrollah

Parivash Nazarieh

Parivash Nazarieh

Mehrollah's Mother

Mohammad Kasebi

Mohammad Kasebi

Mehrollah's Father

Hossein Abedini

Hossein Abedini

Mehrollah's friend

Creative team

Directed by: Majid Majidi
Written by: Mehdi Shojai
Majid Majidi

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