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Children of Heaven

Name: Children of Heaven
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: 1997
Duration: 88 min

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1997 · 88 min · Drama

When a poor Tehran boy loses his little sister's only pair of shoes, the two conspire to secretly share his sneakers, and he hatches a plan to win a new pair at a children's race. A tender, beloved family drama.

Why it’s here

A widely loved Iranian film with strong international recognition.

Runtime: 88 min
Genre: Drama · Family
Mood: thoughtful
Entry: easy entry
Best for: first visit · shorter watch

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Part of 10 Essential Iranian Films

This film is stop 2 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Iran. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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