Mother
Dec 31 1990
•2h 48m
•Drama
The film progresses along two distinct but interwoven series of events. The first series involves young members of a family who have gathered round their old mother and revive their common childhood memories. the second line focuses on the old woman's preparations for her last journey and her joyous cooperation in arranging for the ceremonies that are to be observed after her death.
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Rogheyeh Chehreh-Azad
Mother
Mohammadali Keshavarz
Mohammad Ebrahim
Farimah Farjami
Mah Monir / The young mother
Amin Tarokh
Jalaeddin / The young father
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