Sara
سارا
Synopsis
Sara is the perfect young housewife. When husband Hessam requires an expensive emergency operation abroad, it is she who works for the funds. For the next three years she labors secretly to pay the shady loan shark and save Hessam - until the truth is revealed and with it, the reality of her marriage.
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Niki Karimi
Sara
Amin Tarokh
Hessam
Khosro Shakibai
Ghoshtasb
Yassamin Maleknasr
Simi
Khadijeh Shamsi
Auntie
Soraya Rashidi
Parvin
Souren Mnatsakanian
Dr. Suren
Zari Mahmoudi
Mrs. Seyrafi
Mahvash Vaghari
Mrs. Soleimani
Flor Hejazi
Manager of the bridal-sewing workshop
Ahmad Saeedi-Nejad
Hospital visitor
Faramarz Roshanayi
Hospital visitor
Ebrahim Afroughi
Hospital visitor
Mohammad Alimoghi Kani
Ophthalmologist
Samin Mesgaran
Child guest
Mina Bozorgmehr
Child guest
Amir Saeedi
Guest
Hamzeh Pesyan
Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Fajr Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dariush Mehrjui
- Screenplay & Story
- Dariush Mehrjui, Henrik Ibsen
- Original Score
- Philip Glass
- Original Title
- سارا
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Farabi Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dariush Mehrjui
Dariush Mehrjui, Henrik Ibsen
Philip Glass
Mahmoud Kalari
Hassan Hassandoust
Hashem Seifi, Dariush Mehrjui
Department Leadership Roster
Dariush Mehrjui
Director
Dariush Mehrjui
Writer
Hassan Hassandoust
Editor
Hashem Seifi
Producer
Dariush Mehrjui
Producer
Mahmoud Kalari
Director of Photography
Philip Glass
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sara about?
Sara is the perfect young housewife. When husband Hessam requires an expensive emergency operation abroad, it is she who works for the funds. For the next three years she labors secretly to pay the shady loan shark and save Hessam - until the truth is revealed and with it, the reality of her marriage.
Who directed Sara?
Sara was directed by Dariush Mehrjui.
Who stars in Sara?
The principal cast of Sara includes Niki Karimi, Amin Tarokh, Khosro Shakibai, Yassamin Maleknasr, Khadijeh Shamsi.
When was Sara released and how long is it?
Sara was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Sara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sara was composed by Philip Glass.