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The Custodian 1976

Original title: سرایدار

IMDb 6.780TMDB 3.03124 min

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Synopsis

Davoud Najafi lives with his father Rahman who is the custodian of a small company and his disabled brother Ne'mat. His sister Aghdas is pregnant and her husband is away in Kuwait, so they have to bear her expenses too. Davoud loves film making and is in love with Nahid. He brings a camera and tries to steal the company while filming himself. They fired his father Rahman and he too throws Davoud out of the house.

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Immerse yourself in a poignant exploration of familial bonds and the struggle for identity against a backdrop of everyday life. Experience the warmth and comfort of small-town settings, contrasted with the weight of loneliness and longing. The film beautifully captures the essence of dreams and aspirations, intertwined with the harsh realities of life, evoking nostalgia for simpler times. Expect a slow-paced journey filled with emotional depth, where the vibrant aesthetics of analog filmmaking meet the rawness of intimate relationships. Ideal for cozy evenings of reflection, this cinematic piece resonates with themes of hope, resilience, and the bittersweet nature of love and sacrifice.

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