Strangers
Synopsis
Kaveh, a young man from America, walks the roads of southern Iran searching for Dehdari, his recently deceased and estranged father's childhood home. He happens upon Abdul Reza, a thirty-year-old truck driver plagued by financial hardships and family responsibilities, who is fixing his truck by the side of the road. Kaveh hires Abdul as his guide, and together these two strangers embark on a three-day journey that leads them from a tiny village to an ancient graveyard and in search of a murderer. A journey of conflicts and juxtapositions that forces Kaveh deeper into the past, towards peace and forgiveness.
Top Cast
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Fajr Film Festival (Feb 2000 - exact premiere date unknown)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ramin Bahrani
- Screenplay & Story
- Ramin Bahrani
- Original Score
- Peyman Yazdanian
- Original Title
- Strangers
- Spoken Languages
- English, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ramin Bahrani
Ramin Bahrani
Peyman Yazdanian
Amir Karimi
Hassan Ayoubi
Alireza Shojanoori, Ramin Bahrani
Department Leadership Roster
Hassan Ayoubi
Editor
Ramin Bahrani
Director
Ramin Bahrani
Writer
Alireza Shojanoori
Producer
Ramin Bahrani
Producer
Amir Karimi
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Strangers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strangers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strangers about?
Kaveh, a young man from America, walks the roads of southern Iran searching for Dehdari, his recently deceased and estranged father's childhood home. He happens upon Abdul Reza, a thirty-year-old truck driver plagued by financial hardships and family responsibilities, who is fixing his truck by the side of the road. Kaveh hires Abdul as his guide, and together these two strangers embark on a three-day journey that leads them from a tiny village to an ancient graveyard and in search of a murderer. A journey of conflicts and juxtapositions that forces Kaveh deeper into the past, towards peace and forgiveness.
Who directed Strangers?
Strangers was directed by Ramin Bahrani.
Who stars in Strangers?
The principal cast of Strangers includes Ramin Bahrani, Karim Kashani, Amrollah Solati Dalaki, Elyas Afzali, Iraj Behzadmanesh.
When was Strangers released and how long is it?
Strangers was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Strangers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strangers was composed by Peyman Yazdanian.