The Great Yawn of History

Synopsis

A man dreams of a box of gold waiting for him at the end of a cave. Curbed by his religious belief that it is not permissible to go after it himself, he employs the assistance of a non-believer and together they embark on a long journey across the Iranian landscape in pursuit of a miracle. Their treasure hunt soon turns tempting also for those they meet along their way. Aliyar Rasti’s allegorical breakthrough turns a road trip into a play of hide and seek between faith and human frailty.

CAST

Aliyar Rasti

Director

Mohammad Aghebati

Beitollah

Amirhossein Hosseini

Shoja

Saber Abar

Maalek

Mahin Sadri

The Rural Woman

Ramin Alizadeh

Rural Boy

Mehrdad Ziaie

Caravanserai Owner

Aliyar Rasti

Director

Mohammad Aghebati

Beitollah

Amirhossein Hosseini

Shoja

Saber Abar

Maalek

Mahin Sadri

The Rural Woman

Ramin Alizadeh

Rural Boy

Mehrdad Ziaie

Caravanserai Owner

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