The Pear Tree

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Released October 18, 1998

Overview

Mahmoud is suffering from writer's block and he is unable to continue the book he is currently working upon. He decides to take a break from his routine life and plans to visit his family's rural estate that is situated at north of Tehran. He also intends to complete his book in this visit. While at the estate, Mahmoud's attention is brought to the old Pear Tree that is situated behind the estate by the old gardener of the estate. Seeing the Pear Tree, Mahmoud thinks about his past - his infatuation towards his 14-year-old female cousin known only as M, his adolescent dreams, how that changed over the years. The rest of the film chronicles thoughts of Mahmoud and his past.

Runtime

1h 35m


Origin Country

Iran


Original Language

Persian


Original Title

درخت گلابی


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Iran

Spoken Languages

  • فارسی (Persian)

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