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Bomb: A Love Story
Bomb: A Love Story

Bomb: A Love Story

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It’s 1988 and, at the height of the Iran-Iraq War, Tehran is bombed relentlessly. The days that pass are full of foreboding, and yet, love, affection, hope and life itself manage to sweep away the fear of death from those surrounded by it. Love may often be difficult to comprehend, but death is a horrible certitude. ‘Bomb, A Love Story’ shows how, even when faced with the darkness of death, love and hope will find a way.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Persian

Runtime

120 mins

Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

20 February 2018

Country

Iran

Cast

Payman Maadi

Payman Maadi

Iraj

Leila Hatami

Leila Hatami

Mitra

Siamak Ansari

Siamak Ansari

Daneshpasand

Habib Rezaei

Habib Rezaei

Fotouhi

Siamak Adib

Siamak Adib

Ghanbar

Mohammad Hokmabadi

Mohammad Hokmabadi

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