A young clergyman goes to one of the remote villages in Iran to start his career, and during the clergy and the job of painting his new house, he is involved in an event that overwhelms his life.
Kurdish childhood friends Hussein and Alan want to produce a film about the genocide of Kurdish people in Iraq, the Anfal campaign in 1988. They learn that, to achieve veracity by the means of cinema and to face their own identity, it's worth putting everything on the line - even their own life.
Two Friends both are in love with a Kurdish Muslim girl. The girl's parents don't want their girl to marry any of the boys, the first one is from another religion and the second one is the Baath's agent.
Mamo, an old and legendary Kurdish musician living in Iran, plans to give one final concert in Iraqi Kurdistan. After seven months of trying to get a permit and rounding up his ten sons, he sets out for the long and troublesome journey in a derelict bus, denying a recurring vision of his own death at half moon. Halfway the party halts at a small village to pick up female singer Hesho, which will only add to the difficulty of the undertaking, as it is forbidden for Iranian women to sing in public, let alone in the company of men. But Mamo is determined to carry through, if not for the gullible antics of the bus driver.
Allah Morad Rashtiani was a Kurdish film and television actor, born on December 2, 1949, in Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran. He passed away on February 18, 2025, at 75. Rashtiani was best known for his roles in several notable films: Marooned in Iraq (2002): The character Audeh in this film directed by Bahman Ghobadi. Half Moon (2006): Played the role of Kako in another collaboration with director Bahman Ghobadi. Memories on Stone (2014): Featured as The Smuggler in this film. His Natural and Funny performances contributed significantly to Kurdish cinema, particularly in films highlighting Kurdish culture and stories. On February 18, 2025, director Bahman Ghobadi paid tribute to Rashtiani, describing him as a brilliant artist whose legacy will endure.
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