Overview
The movie consists of three episodes that explore the lives of poor and desperate in Iran. In episode one, a very poor couple with many crippled children abandon their newly born baby in hopes that it will have a better future. In the second episode, a mentally impaired and isolated young man tries to take care of his senile mother who is almost dead. In the third episode, a cowardly and desperate peddler tries to escape from his boss.
Fun facts
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Music
Music by Majid Entezami
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Mohsen MakhmalbafScreenplay
- Alberto MoraviaAuthor
- Original title
- دستفروش
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- February 2, 1987
- Original language
- Persian
- Countries
- Iran
Cast
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