Cowboy from Iran
Cowboy uit Iran
Synopsis
The Iranian refugee Amir finds two golden retrievers while jogging on the beach. They have slipped their leash in the hands of Marijke, a middle-aged woman who takes out her daughter Emma's dogs every day and does her housekeeping. Marijke is not capable of keeping her selfish daughter in line and has no authority over the dogs. Amir wants to help her. When Emma hears she has subcontracted the dogs to a refugee, mother and daughter come into conflict. Emma looks for a replacement, but is eventually forced to ask Amir. When they meet, they get on at once, until his residence permit runs out.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ilse Somers
- Screenplay & Story
- Burny Bos, Tamara Bos
- Original Title
- Cowboy uit Iran
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- BosBros
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ilse Somers
Burny Bos, Tamara Bos
Kees Kasander
Department Leadership Roster
Ilse Somers
Director
Burny Bos
Writer
Tamara Bos
Writer
Kees Kasander
Producer
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What is Cowboy from Iran about?
The Iranian refugee Amir finds two golden retrievers while jogging on the beach. They have slipped their leash in the hands of Marijke, a middle-aged woman who takes out her daughter Emma's dogs every day and does her housekeeping. Marijke is not capable of keeping her selfish daughter in line and has no authority over the dogs. Amir wants to help her. When Emma hears she has subcontracted the dogs to a refugee, mother and daughter come into conflict. Emma looks for a replacement, but is eventually forced to ask Amir. When they meet, they get on at once, until his residence permit runs out.
Who directed Cowboy from Iran?
Cowboy from Iran was directed by Ilse Somers.
Who stars in Cowboy from Iran?
The principal cast of Cowboy from Iran includes Edda Barends, Marnie Blok, Khaldoun Elmecky, René Lobo, Brechtje Louwaard.
When was Cowboy from Iran released and how long is it?
Cowboy from Iran was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.