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My Daughter's Hair

01:49:00|Iran

Director:

Hesam Farahmand

Country:

Iran

Film Duration:

01:49:00

Language:

Persian

Cast:

Shahab Hossieni

Synopsis

Raha is a teenage girl who is studying animation, but when she is about to submit her university project, her laptop is stolen and she is forced to cut her hair and sell it to buy a new laptop. Her father buys a second-hand laptop with the money from her hair, but the new laptop plunges Raha's family into a mysterious adventure.

Director's Statement

Raha delves into the hidden struggles of everyday people. Inspired by real experiences, I sought to create authentic characters navigating a world where justice is uncertain, and choices shape destiny. The film combines poetic visuals with social realism, offering a story that resonates beyond borders.

Themes & Vision

What is the main theme running through Raha? A blend of reality and dreamlike elements. Raha is a cinematic exploration of fate, loss, and the unseen forces that shape our lives. Why is the focus of Raha on family? Family is where true identities are revealed. Raha contrasts two families from different social classes, showing how economic struggles expose deep vulnerabilities and create unexpected conflicts.

Hesam Director

Hesam Farahmand

Director

Hesam Farahmand Hesam Farahmand is an Iranian filmmaker born 04/07/1977 Iran . Raha is his first feature film, following several short films and documentaries. His work explores social themes with a poetic cinematic lens.

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