The Father

1999 · 91 min · Directed by Majid Majidi

★ 7.2(20 TMDB votes)

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.

Cast

Hassan Sadeghi

Mehrollah

Parivash Nazarieh

Mehrollah's Mother

Mohammad Kasebi

Mehrollah's Father

Hossein Abedini

Mehrollah's friend

Crew

Director: Majid Majidi
Writer: Mehdi Shojai, Majid Majidi
Cinematography: Mohsen Zolanvar
Editor: Hassan Hassandoust
Composer: Mohammadreza Aligholi

Details

Studios: The Documentary and Experimental Film Center
Countries: Iran
Languages: Persian
Release: February 10, 1999

Releases

Feb 01, 1996IranPremiere

Sep 01, 1996SpainPremiere

Nov 11, 1996GreecePremiere

Feb 10, 1999FranceTheatrical

Apr 20, 1999United StatesPremiere