Under the Moonlight
زیر نور ماه
Synopsis
Seyyed Hassan, a young seminary student, is preparing to don the clerical attire. But while his fellow students excitedly prepare for graduation, Seyyed finds his doubts and uncertainties start to bubble to the surface. When his formal clothes are stolen by a small boy before the ceremony, Seyyed heads out into town to find the culprit and reclaim his property. As he learns about the people in his community, their plights and their poverties, he inadvertently starts down the path he was always meant for - becoming the missionary who will help deliver these people from their everyday struggles and grant them the hope and salvation needed to reform their lives.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2008-11-13
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Sydney Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reza Mirkarimi
- Screenplay & Story
- Reza Mirkarimi
- Original Score
- Mohammadreza Aligholi
- Original Title
- زیر نور ماه
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Faradis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reza Mirkarimi
Reza Mirkarimi
Mohammadreza Aligholi
Hamid Khozouei
Nazanin Mofakham
Manouchehr Mohammadi
Department Leadership Roster
Nazanin Mofakham
Editor
Reza Mirkarimi
Screenplay
Reza Mirkarimi
Director
Manouchehr Mohammadi
Producer
Mohammadreza Aligholi
Original Music Composer
Hamid Khozouei
Director of Photography
Reza Torabi
Production Design
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What is Under the Moonlight about?
Seyyed Hassan, a young seminary student, is preparing to don the clerical attire. But while his fellow students excitedly prepare for graduation, Seyyed finds his doubts and uncertainties start to bubble to the surface. When his formal clothes are stolen by a small boy before the ceremony, Seyyed heads out into town to find the culprit and reclaim his property. As he learns about the people in his community, their plights and their poverties, he inadvertently starts down the path he was always meant for - becoming the missionary who will help deliver these people from their everyday struggles and grant them the hope and salvation needed to reform their lives.
Who directed Under the Moonlight?
Under the Moonlight was directed by Reza Mirkarimi.
Who stars in Under the Moonlight?
The principal cast of Under the Moonlight includes Hossein Parastar, Hamed Rajabali, Mehran Rajabi, Mahmoud Nazaralian, Fereshteh Sadre Orafaiy.
When was Under the Moonlight released and how long is it?
Under the Moonlight was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Under the Moonlight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under the Moonlight was composed by Mohammadreza Aligholi.