Lovers Sleep Alone
Synopsis
Iman has built his life in Berlin around absence. From his family, from Iran, from being known. He drifts through the city, chasing closeness and solitude. Day in, night out, he works as a caregiver for an old man and at a truck wash. He fills the silence with invented stories and a man he meets for sex at night in a park. On his endless paths through the city, fragments from the lives of other passersby drift alongside him. When his cousin Maneli visits from Tehran, what he left behind quietly returns.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastián International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Massih Parsaei
- Screenplay & Story
- Massih Parsaei, Hanna Thomschke
- Original Title
- Lovers Sleep Alone
- Spoken Languages
- Persian, German, Hungarian, Arabic, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Massih Parsaei
Massih Parsaei, Hanna Thomschke
Jakob Reinhardt
Carla Buchal, Florian Schewe
Department Leadership Roster
Massih Parsaei
Director
Massih Parsaei
Writer
Carla Buchal
Producer
Florian Schewe
Producer
Jakob Reinhardt
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lovers Sleep Alone.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lovers Sleep Alone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lovers Sleep Alone about?
Iman has built his life in Berlin around absence. From his family, from Iran, from being known. He drifts through the city, chasing closeness and solitude. Day in, night out, he works as a caregiver for an old man and at a truck wash. He fills the silence with invented stories and a man he meets for sex at night in a park. On his endless paths through the city, fragments from the lives of other passersby drift alongside him. When his cousin Maneli visits from Tehran, what he left behind quietly returns.
Who directed Lovers Sleep Alone?
Lovers Sleep Alone was directed by Massih Parsaei.
Who stars in Lovers Sleep Alone?
The principal cast of Lovers Sleep Alone includes Pooyesh Frozandeh, Ava Darvishi, Marcel Kohler, Wolfgang Webeto, Ann-Kristin Reyels.
When was Lovers Sleep Alone released and how long is it?
Lovers Sleep Alone was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.