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23/11/2013 Drama 1h 36m
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The truth is always alone.

Overview

THE BRIGHT DAY weaves a story that has its roots in the complexity of Iran’s draconian laws governing capital punishment. A kindergarten teacher hopes to aid the father of one of her young students, a man accused of manslaughter, by convincing each of seven reluctant witnesses to come forward. No one lacks a hidden agenda in this drama in which shades of truth collide with self-interest and the specter of payback. (Gene Siskel Film Center)

  1. Hossein Shahabi

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Pantea Bahram

  2. Mehran Ahmadi

  3. Ronak Yoonesi

    Mohandes

  4. Soodabe Beyzaei

    Sharifi

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Reviews

A review by mani
Written by mani on 2015-11-23
**Rooz-E-Roshan-An Iranian film which questions the notions of justice !!!!**

Author: FilmCriticLalitRao from Paris, France
11 March 2015

Iranian director Hossein Shahabi chose to highlight the importance of the criminal justice system in his homeland Iran.His debut feature The Bright Day (Rooz-e Roshan) depicts the relentless efforts of a brave woman to ensure that truth should prevail at all costs. What makes his film remarkable is the incessant travels carried out in the car by its protagonist Roshan who wouldn't stop at anything in order to save her lover from death penalty. She is ...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
Persian

Budget
$300,000.00

Revenue
$0.00

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