Heiran
حیران
Synopsis
During the rule of Taliban in Afghanistan, about 3 million illegal Afghani immigrants entered Iran and caused numerous problems for the Iranian society to accept them. This film depicts the story of a 17 year old rural girl by the name of Mahi (Fish), who comes from a war-stricken family in southern Iran. Mahi falls in love with Heiran, an Afghan student who has come to their village to work. However, Mahi's family being strictly against her marriage to Heiran, force Mahi to choose one between her family and an Afghan boy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Durban International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shalizeh Arefpoor
- Screenplay & Story
- Shalizeh Arefpoor, Naghmeh Samini
- Original Score
- Alireza Kohandairy
- Original Title
- حیران
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Sheherazad Media International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shalizeh Arefpoor
Shalizeh Arefpoor, Naghmeh Samini
Alireza Kohandairy
Department Leadership Roster
Shalizeh Arefpoor
Director
Shalizeh Arefpoor
Screenplay
Naghmeh Samini
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heiran
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heiran about?
During the rule of Taliban in Afghanistan, about 3 million illegal Afghani immigrants entered Iran and caused numerous problems for the Iranian society to accept them. This film depicts the story of a 17 year old rural girl by the name of Mahi (Fish), who comes from a war-stricken family in southern Iran. Mahi falls in love with Heiran, an Afghan student who has come to their village to work. However, Mahi's family being strictly against her marriage to Heiran, force Mahi to choose one between her family and an Afghan boy.
Who directed Heiran?
Heiran was directed by Shalizeh Arefpoor.
Who stars in Heiran?
The principal cast of Heiran includes Mehrdad Sedighian, Baran Kosari, Farhad Aslani, Zhaleh Sameti, Khosro Shakibai.
When was Heiran released and how long is it?
Heiran was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Heiran?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heiran was composed by Alireza Kohandairy.