The Paternal House
خانه پدری
Synopsis
A young woman is murdered by her own father, with the help of her younger brother. She is secretly buried in the cellar, a space where the women of the family weave carpets and perform other domestic chores. Her loss, or perhaps her presence, continues to haunt the family as it reverberates through the following generations. Ayyari’s film is staged exclusively in this house and was banned several times in Iran.
Top Cast
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Mehdi Hashemi
Mohtasham (Middle-Aged)
Shahab Hosseini
Naser
Mehran Rajabi
Kalb Hassan
Nazanin Farahani
Masume
Naser Hashemi
Mohtasham (Adult)
Mina Sadati
Maryam
Negah Khaghani
Moluk
Masoume Bafande
Marziye
Mojde Hamrang
Reyhane
Setare Mirmohammad
Sakine
Padina Rahnama
Robabe
Ainaz Azarhoush
Tahere
Moeineddin Oshaghi
Mohtasham (Young)
Azade Movahhed
Farkhonde
Goli Sharifloo
Farkhonde (Middle-Aged)
Hossein Fallah
Hashem
Mehdi Kheyrollahi
Rajab
Eghlima Raisi
Ehteram
Release History & Theatrical Window
Persian Film Festival Australia
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kianush Ayyari
- Screenplay & Story
- Kianush Ayyari
- Original Score
- Behzad Abdi
- Original Title
- خانه پدری
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kianush Ayyari
Kianush Ayyari
Behzad Abdi
Dariush Ayyari
Dariush Ayyari, Farhad Ghodsi
Shahrokh Dastourtabar, Kianush Ayyari
Department Leadership Roster
Dariush Ayyari
Director of Photography
Kianush Ayyari
Director
Kianush Ayyari
Writer
Kianush Ayyari
Screenplay
Kianush Ayyari
Producer
Dariush Ayyari
Editor
Farhad Ghodsi
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Paternal House
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Paternal House about?
A young woman is murdered by her own father, with the help of her younger brother. She is secretly buried in the cellar, a space where the women of the family weave carpets and perform other domestic chores. Her loss, or perhaps her presence, continues to haunt the family as it reverberates through the following generations. Ayyari’s film is staged exclusively in this house and was banned several times in Iran.
Who directed The Paternal House?
The Paternal House was directed by Kianush Ayyari.
Who stars in The Paternal House?
The principal cast of The Paternal House includes Mehdi Hashemi, Shahab Hosseini, Mehran Rajabi, Nazanin Farahani, Naser Hashemi.
When was The Paternal House released and how long is it?
The Paternal House was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Paternal House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Paternal House was composed by Behzad Abdi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Paternal House?
The Paternal House holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).