Sun Children
خورشید
Synopsis
The story of 12-year-old Ali and his three friends. Together they work hard to survive and support their families, doing small jobs in a garage and committing petty crimes to make fast money. In a turn of events that seems miraculous, Ali is entrusted to find hidden treasure underground. He recruits his gang, but first, to gain access to the tunnel, the children must enroll at the Sun School, a charitable institution that tries to educate street kids and child laborers, close to where the treasure is located.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Majid Majidi
- Screenplay & Story
- Majid Majidi, Nima Javidi
- Original Score
- Ramin Kousha
- Original Title
- خورشید
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Majid Majidi Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Majid Majidi
Majid Majidi, Nima Javidi
Ramin Kousha
Hooman Behmanesh
Hassan Hassandoust
Majid Majidi, Amir Banan
Department Leadership Roster
Majid Majidi
Producer
Amir Banan
Producer
Ramin Kousha
Original Music Composer
Hooman Behmanesh
Director of Photography
Hassan Hassandoust
Editor
Keyvan Moghaddam
Production Design
Amir Malekpour
Costume Design
Majid Majidi
Director
Majid Majidi
Writer
Nima Javidi
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sun Children
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What is Sun Children about?
The story of 12-year-old Ali and his three friends. Together they work hard to survive and support their families, doing small jobs in a garage and committing petty crimes to make fast money. In a turn of events that seems miraculous, Ali is entrusted to find hidden treasure underground. He recruits his gang, but first, to gain access to the tunnel, the children must enroll at the Sun School, a charitable institution that tries to educate street kids and child laborers, close to where the treasure is located.
Who directed Sun Children?
Sun Children was directed by Majid Majidi.
Who stars in Sun Children?
The principal cast of Sun Children includes Ali Nasirian, Javad Ezzati, Tannaz Tabatabaei, Roohollah Zamani, Mahdi Mousavi.
When was Sun Children released and how long is it?
Sun Children was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Sun Children?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sun Children was composed by Ramin Kousha.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sun Children?
Sun Children holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).