The Bright Day
The truth is always alone.
Genres
Overview
THE BRIGHT DAY weaves a story that has its roots in the complexity of Iran’s draconian laws governing capital punishment. A kindergarten teacher hopes to aid the father of one of her young students, a man accused of manslaughter, by convincing each of seven reluctant witnesses to come forward. No one lacks a hidden agenda in this drama in which shades of truth collide with self-interest and the specter of payback. (Gene Siskel Film Center)
Details
Budget
$300000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
96 min
Release Date
2013-11-23
Status
Released
Original Language
Persian
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
8.2
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