The Peddler

1987 | 90 minutes | 6.6 ★ (9)

The Peddler
  • Overview

    The movie consists of three episodes that explore the lives of poor and desperate in Iran. In episode one, a very poor couple with many crippled children abandon their newly born baby in hopes that it will have a better future. In the second episode, a mentally impaired and isolated young man tries to take care of his senile mother who is almost dead. In the third episode, a cowardly and desperate peddler tries to escape from his boss.

  • Release Date

    02 February 1987

  • DirectingMohsen Makhmalbaf
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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