The Face of a City
Genres
Overview
The stories of four Iranian families who emigrate to Canada and the city they leave behind. As departure time approaches, social spaces become places of memory, fading into the distance.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
11 min
Release Date
2021-08-10
Status
Released
Original Language
Persian
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Vote Average
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