The Color of Paradise
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Mohammad joyfully returns to his tiny village on summer vacation from the Institute for the Blind, unaware of his widowed father's intentions to disown him in order to win the hand—and dowry—of a local woman. With the wedding swiftly approaching, Mohammad's future hangs precariously in the balance as his father struggles against his destiny, unable to see the wonder of life and love that's so clear to his son.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1999-02-08
Runtime: 88 mins
Director: Majid Majidi
Writer: Majid Majidi
Spoken language: فارسی
Genres: Family, Drama
Original title: The Color of Paradise
Production Companies: Varahonar Company
Production Countries: Iran
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