Drought and Lies

Sep 28, 2016

1h 30m

★ 1.0

Overview

Omid happily celebrates his birthday with his wife and her family at a beautiful villa near the Caspian Sea. A phone call from Omid's ex-wife puts the festivities on hold as she drops a bombshell that threatens to unravel the new life he is trying to lead. Written by Iranian playwright Mohammad Yaghoubi, this insightful drama tackles marital and social issues with sharp dialogue and knowing humour.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Iranian Independents

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Cast

Arash

Mohammad Reza Golzar

Ala

Pegah Ahangarani

Omid

Ali Sarabi

Mitra

Aida Keykhayi

Negar

Khatereh Asadi

Police officer

Mehdi Hosseininia

Maral Baniadam

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