Drought and Lies
خشکسالی و دروغ
Synopsis
Omid happily celebrates his birthday with his wife and her family at a beautiful villa near the Caspian Sea. A phone call from Omid's ex-wife puts the festivities on hold as she drops a bombshell that threatens to unravel the new life he is trying to lead. Written by Iranian playwright Mohammad Yaghoubi, this insightful drama tackles marital and social issues with sharp dialogue and knowing humour.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2x
+$1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedram Alizadeh
- Screenplay & Story
- Mohammad Yaghoobi
- Original Title
- خشکسالی و دروغ
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Iranian Independents
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedram Alizadeh
Mohammad Yaghoobi
Mehdi Jafari
Meysam Mowlayi
Gholamreza Mousavi
Department Leadership Roster
Pedram Alizadeh
Director
Mohammad Yaghoobi
Writer
Gholamreza Mousavi
Producer
Meysam Mowlayi
Editor
Mehdi Jafari
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drought and Lies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Drought and Lies about?
Omid happily celebrates his birthday with his wife and her family at a beautiful villa near the Caspian Sea. A phone call from Omid's ex-wife puts the festivities on hold as she drops a bombshell that threatens to unravel the new life he is trying to lead. Written by Iranian playwright Mohammad Yaghoubi, this insightful drama tackles marital and social issues with sharp dialogue and knowing humour.
Who directed Drought and Lies?
Drought and Lies was directed by Pedram Alizadeh.
Who stars in Drought and Lies?
The principal cast of Drought and Lies includes Mohammad Reza Golzar, Pegah Ahangarani, Ali Sarabi, Aida Keykhayi, Khatereh Asadi.
When was Drought and Lies released and how long is it?
Drought and Lies was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Drought and Lies?
Drought and Lies had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (2 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).