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The Color of Paradise (1999)

Movie ★ 7.6 88 min

Family Drama

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.

Majid Majidi Writer Majid Majidi Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 8, 1999
Runtime
88 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0191043
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Language
Studio
Varahonar Company

Themes

Cast

Hossein Mahjoub Hossein Mahjoub Hashem Mohsen Ramezani Mohammad Salameh Feyzi Grandmother Farahnaz Safari Bahareh Elham Sharifi Hanieh Behzad Rafi Village Teacher Mohamad Rahmani Mr. Rahmani Morteza Fatemi Carpenter Kamal Mirkarimi School Master Masoome Zinati Young Woman Zahra Mizani School Teacher

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Color of Paradise about?
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.
Who directed The Color of Paradise?
The Color of Paradise was directed by Majid Majidi.
Who stars in The Color of Paradise?
The Color of Paradise stars Hossein Mahjoub, Mohsen Ramezani, Salameh Feyzi, Farahnaz Safari.
When was The Color of Paradise released?
The Color of Paradise is a 1999 family, drama film.
Where can I watch The Color of Paradise?
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