A former teenage rival turns to addiction and petty work after falling from grace. When an old friend, now involved in a botched armed robbery, seeks refuge, they reconnect under extraordinary circumstances. The reunion forces both men to confront the leaps life has taken them. Their fragile bond culminates in a violent confrontation with the police, underlining themes of loyalty, disillusionment, and social inequality.
Masoud Kimiai (born July 29, 1941, Tehran) is an influential Iranian director, screenwriter, and producer who emerged during the Iranian New Wave. His career began as an assistant director, with his feature debut Come Stranger (1968). He gained massive recognition with Qeysar (1969), which helped define a more socially critical and stylistically raw form of Iranian cinema alongside The Cow. His work often portrays anti-heroes from society’s margins, using vernacular dialogue and poetic realism. Over his career, Kimiai has received international festival awards (e.g., at Berlin and Cairo) and continued directing into the modern era.
