Hemlock
شوکران
Synopsis
When his business partner is hurt in a car accident, happily married Mahmoud (Fariborz Arabnia) must travel to Tehran, where he falls for the beautiful Sima (Hedye Tehrani). The two agree to a "temporary marriage," but problems arise when Sima doesn't want the arrangement to end. Sima's reluctance to play her expected role in this common Islamic practice soon turns to obsession in this smash hit from Iran.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 12, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Behruz Afkhami
- Screenplay & Story
- Minoo Farshchi, Behruz Afkhami
- Original Score
- Mohammad Mirzamani
- Original Title
- شوکران
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Behruz Afkhami
Minoo Farshchi, Behruz Afkhami
Mohammad Mirzamani
Nemat Haghighi
Department Leadership Roster
Behruz Afkhami
Director
Minoo Farshchi
Writer
Behruz Afkhami
Writer
Nemat Haghighi
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hemlock.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Hemlock.
list6
My Archive
More Like Hemlock
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hemlock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hemlock about?
When his business partner is hurt in a car accident, happily married Mahmoud (Fariborz Arabnia) must travel to Tehran, where he falls for the beautiful Sima (Hedye Tehrani). The two agree to a "temporary marriage," but problems arise when Sima doesn't want the arrangement to end. Sima's reluctance to play her expected role in this common Islamic practice soon turns to obsession in this smash hit from Iran.
Who directed Hemlock?
Hemlock was directed by Behruz Afkhami.
Who stars in Hemlock?
The principal cast of Hemlock includes Hedie Tehrani, Fariborz Arabnia, Rozita Ghaffari, Mohammad Saleh Ala, Akbar Moazezi.
When was Hemlock released and how long is it?
Hemlock was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Hemlock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hemlock was composed by Mohammad Mirzamani.