Harsh Land and Distant Sky (2025)
Harun, a Kurdish freedom fighter, is haunted by the memories of war that have left him with post-traumatic stress, and burdened by a profound guilt. In an effort to seek solace, his friend takes him to see a group of Yarsan musicians (an ancient Kurdish religious group), who believe that their sacred Tanbur music can soothe the soul and cure illness. When the music cannot alleviate the burden of war from Harun’s heart, he is guided to Maryam, a traditional Kurdish tattooist who lives in a remote village located in the Triangle of Borders region, where Iran, Iraq, and Turkey cross. When Harun eventually opens up about his past, his memories intertwine with those of the village, and more is subsequently unveiled.
Director: Hawraz Mohammed
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: September 10, 2025
Cast
- Bakhtiyar Panjeei - Harun
- Diman Zandi - Shirin
- Maryam Boubani - Maryam
- Azhdar Sazgar - Azad
- Rowal Navgundî - Musician
Screenplay
Music: Mahmud Berazi
Cinematography: Salem Salavati
Editing: Tofiq Amani
Production: Ghazalnus Cultural Foundation, La Media
Country: Iraq
Language: Kurdish
Budget: $250,000
Original Language: ku
More Films by Director: Hawraz Mohammed
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Harsh Land and Distant Sky about?
- Harun, a Kurdish freedom fighter, is haunted by the memories of war that have left him with post-traumatic stress, and burdened by a profound guilt. In an effort to seek solace, his friend takes him to see a group of Yarsan musicians (an ancient Kurdish religious group), who believe that their sacred Tanbur music can soothe the soul and cure illness. When the music cannot alleviate the burden of war from Harun’s heart, he is guided to Maryam, a traditional Kurdish tattooist who lives in a remote village located in the Triangle of Borders region, where Iran, Iraq, and Turkey cross. When Harun eventually opens up about his past, his memories intertwine with those of the village, and more is subsequently unveiled.
- Who directed Harsh Land and Distant Sky?
- Harsh Land and Distant Sky was directed by Hawraz Mohammed.
- Who stars in Harsh Land and Distant Sky?
- Harsh Land and Distant Sky stars Bakhtiyar Panjeei, Diman Zandi, Maryam Boubani, Azhdar Sazgar, Rowal Navgundî.
- How long is Harsh Land and Distant Sky?
- Harsh Land and Distant Sky has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Harsh Land and Distant Sky?
- Harsh Land and Distant Sky is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Harsh Land and Distant Sky?
- Harsh Land and Distant Sky had a budget of $250,000.
- Where was Harsh Land and Distant Sky produced?
- Harsh Land and Distant Sky was produced in Iraq.