The Great Yawn of History

Overview

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.

Directed by Aliyar Rasti

Top cast

Mohammad Aghebati

Beitollah

Amirhossein Hosseini

Shoja

Saber Abar

Maalek

Mahin Sadri

The Rural Woman

R

Ramin Alizadeh

Rural Boy

M

Mehrdad Ziaie

Caravanserai Owner

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