Shirak (1988)
Synopsis
Set against the stunning landscape of rural Iran, Shirak is a symbolic rural drama centered on a young boy who lives in a small agricultural village that is being terrorized by wild boars. When his father is mauled to death by the boars during an attack on one of the village fields, Shirak suddenly finds himself the head of the household. Determined to hunt down the dangerous animals and kill them, he picks dates in order to be able to purchase a watchdog from one of the local villagers. Together, Shirak and his dog confront the beasts when they attack the village.
Release Date: 1988-06-01
Runtime: 114 minutes
Director: Dariush Mehrjui
Top Cast
- Ezzatollah Entezami as Haj Khaloo
- Mehdi Asadi as Shirak
- Hamid Jebeli as
- Farzaneh Kaboli as Shirak's mother
Soundtrack
Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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