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76% Critic Match
The Color of Paradise
“Story of a little boy, who sees the world by his heart and hands not by eyes...”
7.6 / 10• 1999• 1h 28m•PG• Persian
FamilyDrama
Storyline
Mohammad joyfully returns to his tiny village on summer vacation from the Institute for the Blind, unaware of his widowed father's intentions to disown him in order to win the hand—and dowry—of a local woman. With the wedding swiftly approaching, Mohammad's future hangs precariously in the balance as his father struggles against his destiny, unable to see the wonder of life and love that's so clear to his son.
Cast & Crew
Hossein Mahjoub
Hashem
LeadMR
Mohsen Ramezani
Mohammad
SF
Salameh Feyzi
Grandmother
FS
Farahnaz Safari
Bahareh
ES
Elham Sharifi
Hanieh
BR
Behzad Rafi
Village Teacher
MR
Mohamad Rahmani
Mr. Rahmani
MF
Morteza Fatemi
Carpenter
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Majid Majidi's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Color of Paradise is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
