Cardboard Hotel (1997)

A father lost in time, a son lost in life.

Cardboard Hotel (1997) poster

Bahram Adib, once a celebrated volleyball champion, returns to Iran after many years abroad to see his only son, Saeed. His former wife, Homa, now works as a rehabilitation-specialist at the Red Crescent orthopedic center. On meeting Homa and discovering that Saeed has run away from home following illness and emotional distress, Bahram and Homa embark on a city-wide search for their son. Along this journey, Bahram comes to reassess his life, the meaning of family, love, and homeland.

Director: Sirus Alvand
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 102 min
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Country: Iran
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa
More Films by Director: Sirus Alvand
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cardboard Hotel about?
Bahram Adib, once a celebrated volleyball champion, returns to Iran after many years abroad to see his only son, Saeed. His former wife, Homa, now works as a rehabilitation-specialist at the Red Crescent orthopedic center. On meeting Homa and discovering that Saeed has run away from home following illness and emotional distress, Bahram and Homa embark on a city-wide search for their son. Along this journey, Bahram comes to reassess his life, the meaning of family, love, and homeland.
Who directed Cardboard Hotel?
Cardboard Hotel was directed by Sirus Alvand.
Who stars in Cardboard Hotel?
Cardboard Hotel stars Ahmad Najafi.
How long is Cardboard Hotel?
Cardboard Hotel has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is Cardboard Hotel?
Cardboard Hotel is a Drama, Family film.
Where was Cardboard Hotel produced?
Cardboard Hotel was produced in Iran.