Drought and Lies (2016)
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.
Cast
Mohammad Reza Golzar
Arash
Pegah Ahangarani
Ala
Aida Keykhayi
Mitra
Khatereh Asadi
Negar
Mehdi Hosseininia
Police officer
Maral Baniadam
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