The Peddler
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
90 min
Release Date
1987-02-02
Status
Released
Original Language
Persian
Vote Count
9
Vote Average
6.6
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