An old man digs his heels into ancient Persian soil while the world tries to evict him.
This social Iranian drama, directed by Flora Sam, centers on an old man named Yousef who resides in Kashan. He lives with his daughter, Samira, and his young grandson, Amir Ali. The main conflict arises when Yousef faces the difficult situation of being forced to leave his home. Despite the pressure and the necessity of the move, Yousef is deeply attached to his current house and strongly resists the idea of leaving at all. The film explores the emotional turmoil and challenges faced by the old man and his family as they deal with this impending displacement.
Acting
Saeed Poursamimi's stubborn, trembling silence.
Cinematography
Kashan's architecture breathes alongside Yousef.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Kashan's historic homes are UNESCO-recognized; the film quietly protests their erasure through modernization.
Director Flora Sam, rare female voice in Iranian cinema, uses the personal to smuggle in political critique of displacement policies.
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