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04/02/2004 Action, Comedy 1h 51m
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Overview

The satirical commentary on clergymen in post-revolutionary Iran. While in prison, petty criminal Reza (Parviz Parastui) comes across a clergyman, sparking a plan for escape. Reza dons his new acquaintance's clerical robes and makes a bid for freedom. He soon learns that being a clergyman brings little respect from the public. Reza travels to the outlying villages, from where he plots to escape the country. However, his plans must be put on hold when the villagers accept him into their community and expect him to perform religious duties. Will Reza's prison break transform him into an unlikely pillar of the community?

  1. Kamal Tabrizi

    Director

  2. Peyman Ghasemkhani

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Parviz Parastouei

    Reza

  2. Bahram Ibrahimi

    Mojaver

  3. Shahrokh Foroutanian

    Hajji Reza Ahmadi

  4. Farideh Sepah Mansour

    Motazedi's Mother

  5. Maede Tahmasbi

    Ozra

  6. Ali Abedini

    Jackson

  7. Bahram Ebrahimi

    Mojaver

  8. Cryus Hemati

    Mojtaba

  9. Mehran Rajabi

    Mohandes Shojaei

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Reviews

A review by deepkino
Written by deepkino on 2025-09-16
A rare and delightful flower blooming in the field of grief that is post-revolution Iranian cinema, this film is an absolute joy. It's perhaps the funniest and most uplifting Iranian movie I've seen; from the very first scene, you never want it to end. The brilliantly subtle social critiques and perfectly timed sharp wit are the icing on the cake. One of the most beautiful and enjoyable films the Iranian tradition has to offer.
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Status
Released

Original Language
Persian

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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