The Peddler
The movie consists of three episodes that explore the lives of poor and desperate in Iran. In episode one, a very poor couple with many crippled children abandon their newly born baby in hopes that it will have a better future. In the second episode, a mentally impaired and isolated young man tries to take care of his senile mother who is almost dead. In the third episode, a cowardly and desperate peddler tries to escape from his boss.
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The Peddler
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 2, 1987
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Crime, Drama
User Score
66%
Original Title
دستفروش
Director
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Description
The movie consists of three episodes that explore the lives of poor and desperate in Iran. In episode one, a very poor couple with many crippled children abandon their newly born baby in hopes that it will have a better future. In the second episode, a mentally impaired and isolated young man tries to take care of his senile mother who is almost dead. In the third episode, a cowardly and desperate peddler tries to escape from his boss.
