Vahid, an unassuming mechanic, is suddenly reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he has a chance encounter with Eghbal, a man he strongly suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor. Panicked, Vahid rounds up a few of his fellow ex-prisoners to try and confirm Eghbal’s identity. Master filmmaker Jafar Panahi creates a deeply felt moral thriller, where high stakes tension combines with unexpected flurries of humor and thoughtful, sometimes devastating questions regarding persecution and revenge.
Oscar Nominations: Best Original Screenplay and Best International Feature
“A blistering, beautifully directed movie.” – Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
“An extraordinary revenge parable. Every moment of it attests to the work of a master.” – David Fear, Rolling Stone
