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Drought and Lies

Drought and Lies

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Drama

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Omid happily celebrates his birthday with his wife and her family at a beautiful villa near the Caspian Sea. A phone call from Omid's ex-wife puts the festivities on hold as she drops a bombshell that threatens to unravel the new life he is trying to lead. Written by Iranian playwright Mohammad Yaghoubi, this insightful drama tackles marital and social issues with sharp dialogue and knowing humour.

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Budget

$1000000

Revenue

$2000000

Status

Released

Original Language

Persian

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

1/10

Release Date

28 September 2016

Country

Iran

Cast

Mohammad Reza Golzar

Mohammad Reza Golzar

Arash

Pegah Ahangarani

Pegah Ahangarani

Ala

Ali Sarabi

Ali Sarabi

Omid

Aida Keykhayi

Aida Keykhayi

Mitra

Khatereh Asadi

Khatereh Asadi

Negar

Mehdi Hosseininia

Mehdi Hosseininia

Police officer

Maral Baniadam

Maral Baniadam

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