Happy Ending
پایان خوش
Synopsis
Elaheh, a literature student, lost her father three years ago during the protests against Ali Khamenei's regime. Now she is piecing her life back together, working illegally as a masseuse in a private flat. Whispers of Elaheh's magical hands spread through Tehran. Men with ties to the government book appointments, some enticed by the prospect of a "happy ending". Elaheh never wears a hijab and speaks openly about her hair, but takes only the risks she can measure. She dreams of escaping suffocating Tehran and stealing a kiss from her boyfriend, Soheil, in the heart of Berlin.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Atena Mahmoudi
- Screenplay & Story
- Atena Mahmoudi, Abdolreza Heydari
- Original Score
- Hossein Mirzagholi, Daryna Mirzaholi
- Original Title
- پایان خوش
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Atena Mahmoudi
Atena Mahmoudi, Abdolreza Heydari
Hossein Mirzagholi, Daryna Mirzaholi
Ali Hosseinzadeh
Hani Salmani
Abdolreza Heydari, Ahmad Tafreshi, Iman Baziyar
Department Leadership Roster
Atena Mahmoudi
Director
Atena Mahmoudi
Writer
Abdolreza Heydari
Writer
Abdolreza Heydari
Producer
Ali Hosseinzadeh
Director of Photography
Hani Salmani
Editor
Amir Hivand
Production Design
Hossein Mirzagholi
Original Music Composer
Daryna Mirzaholi
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Happy Ending.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Ending
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Happy Ending about?
Elaheh, a literature student, lost her father three years ago during the protests against Ali Khamenei's regime. Now she is piecing her life back together, working illegally as a masseuse in a private flat. Whispers of Elaheh's magical hands spread through Tehran. Men with ties to the government book appointments, some enticed by the prospect of a "happy ending". Elaheh never wears a hijab and speaks openly about her hair, but takes only the risks she can measure. She dreams of escaping suffocating Tehran and stealing a kiss from her boyfriend, Soheil, in the heart of Berlin.
Who directed Happy Ending?
Happy Ending was directed by Atena Mahmoudi.
Who stars in Happy Ending?
The principal cast of Happy Ending includes Melika Pazouki, Amirali Eliyas, Maryam Gorji, Amir Hivand, Anis Saneiee.
When was Happy Ending released and how long is it?
Happy Ending was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Happy Ending?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Happy Ending was composed by Hossein Mirzagholi, Daryna Mirzaholi.