Shirak

Shirak

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  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 1, 1988

Runtime

1h 54m

User Score

30%

Original Title

شیرک

Director

Dariush Mehrjui

Description

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.