Marriage of the Blessed
1989 · 1h 15m · N/A
Crime, Drama, War
Directed by
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Overview
Haji is severely traumatized by the war with Iraq. Back from the front, he's unable to adapt to civilian life. Despite family opposition, his fiancée stands by him as together they challenge both the authority of family and state to lead their own lives.
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