Like a Tale (2007)

The war between Iran and Iraq is raging. Near the border on the Iranian side, an old man takes care of martyrs’ graves by the little cabin where he lives with his wife and grandson, while the boy’s father is fighting in the war. Suddenly one day, their home is invaded by a wounded Iraqi officer and two of his subordinates. They desperately need care and a place to hide. The intruders and the little family do not understand each other’s language, the tone is aggressive and an intense, life-and-death chamber play ensues.

Director: Khosrow Sinai
Genre: War
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Khosrow Sinai
Cinematography: Morteza Poursamadi
Editing: Khosrow Sinai
Production: Fadak Film
Country: Iran
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Like a Tale about?
The war between Iran and Iraq is raging. Near the border on the Iranian side, an old man takes care of martyrs’ graves by the little cabin where he lives with his wife and grandson, while the boy’s father is fighting in the war. Suddenly one day, their home is invaded by a wounded Iraqi officer and two of his subordinates. They desperately need care and a place to hide. The intruders and the little family do not understand each other’s language, the tone is aggressive and an intense, life-and-death chamber play ensues.
Who directed Like a Tale?
Like a Tale was directed by Khosrow Sinai.
Who stars in Like a Tale?
Like a Tale stars Salimeh Rangzan, Amir Dashtban, Gholamreza Amiri, Sa'd Adham, Ahmad Afzali, Mojtaba Asvadian.
How long is Like a Tale?
Like a Tale has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Like a Tale?
Like a Tale is a War film.
Where was Like a Tale produced?
Like a Tale was produced in Iran.