Drought and Lies

Drought and Lies

Drought and Lies

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Drought and Lies

2016

1h 30m

1.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

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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7 featured cast members

Starring

Mohammad Reza Golzar

Mohammad Reza Golzar

Arash

Pegah Ahangarani

Pegah Ahangarani

Ala

Ali Sarabi

Omid

Aida Keykhayi

Aida Keykhayi

Mitra

Khatereh Asadi

Khatereh Asadi

Negar

Mehdi Hosseininia

Mehdi Hosseininia

Police officer

Maral Baniadam

Maral Baniadam

Creative team

Directed by: Pedram Alizadeh
Written by: Mohammad Yaghoobi
Produced by: Gholamreza Mousavi

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