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The Great Yawn of History
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The Great Yawn of History

2024-10-18 · 93 min · ★ 7.7

Drama

A man dreams of a box of gold waiting for him at the end of a cave. Curbed by his religious belief that it is not permissible to go after it himself, he employs the assistance of a non-believer and together they embark on a long journey across the Iranian landscape in pursuit of a miracle. Their treasure hunt soon turns tempting also for those they meet along their way. Aliyar Rasti’s allegorical breakthrough turns a road trip into a play of hide and seek between faith and human frailty.

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Directors
Aliyar Rasti
Production companies
Para-Doxa
Countries
Iran
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mohammad AghebatiMohammad AghebatiBeitollah
Amirhossein HosseiniAmirhossein HosseiniShoja
Saber AbarSaber AbarMaalek
Mahin SadriMahin SadriThe Rural Woman
Ramin AlizadehRural Boy
Mehrdad ZiaieCaravanserai Owner

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