Two brothers, one dream, zero easy paths — Iranian boxing hits different.
"Hook" follows two brothers from Sistan and Baluchistan who enter the field of boxing to realize their dreams and face many difficulties along the way.
Acting
Non-professional local actors bring devastating authenticity.
Direction
Rigi's intimate framing of Sistan-Baluchistan's overlooked landscapes.
Production
Shot on location with minimal resources, maximum heart.
Director
Hossein Rigi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sistan and Baluchistan is Iran's poorest province; the film spotlights systemic neglect rarely seen in Iranian cinema.
Director Hossein Rigi cast actual amateur boxers from the region, blending documentary realism with narrative drama.
IR
