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Marriage of the Blessed
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Marriage of the Blessed

1989-02-01 · 75 min · ★ 6.5

War · Drama · Crime

Haji is severely traumatized by the war with Iraq. Back from the front, he's unable to adapt to civilian life. Despite family opposition, his fiancée stands by him as together they challenge both the authority of family and state to lead their own lives.

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Directors
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Production companies
Open City Entertainment
Countries
Iran
Status
Released

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Ebrahim Abadi
Mahmud BighamHaji
Roya NownahaliRoya Nownahali
Mohsen Zaehtab

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