Synopsis
Pizza man Hussein is a daily witnesses to the unjust distribution of wealth in his native Iran. One day, he finds a purse filled with shockingly expensive receipts from an upscale jewelry store. He attempts to bring the purse back to the store, but because of his working-class attire, he's not allowed inside. Then, during a delivery, a rich man invites Hussein into his extravagant mansion – an event that spurs Hussein to make a desperate bid for wealth.
Facts
Setting
Tehran
Original language
Persian
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 2011 generic
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2004 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 2003 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2003 generic
