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Marriage of the Blessed
6.5 / 10• 1989• 1h 15m•NR• Persian
WarDramaCrime
Storyline
Haji is severely traumatized by the war with Iraq. Back from the front, he's unable to adapt to civilian life. Despite family opposition, his fiancée stands by him as together they challenge both the authority of family and state to lead their own lives.
Cast & Crew
EA
Ebrahim Abadi
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LeadMB
Mahmud Bigham
Haji
Roya Nownahali
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MZ
Mohsen Zaehtab
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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Mohsen Makhmalbaf's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Marriage of the Blessed is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
