The Peddler

1987 • 1h 30m • Crime, Drama

6.6(11 votes)

The movie consists of three episodes that explore the lives of poor and desperate in Iran. In episode one, a very poor couple with many crippled children abandon their newly born baby in hopes that it will have a better future. In the second episode, a mentally impaired and isolated young man tries to take care of his senile mother who is almost dead. In the third episode, a cowardly and desperate peddler tries to escape from his boss.

Director

Mohsen Makhmalbaf

Writers

Mohsen Makhmalbaf

Status

Released