Synopsis
In a secluded house by the sea with the curtains shut, a screenwriter hides from the world with only his dog as company. The tranquility is abruptly broken one night by the arrival of a young woman fleeing from the authorities. Refusing to leave, she takes refuge in the house. But come dawn, another unexpected presence will change everything.
Scores
Overall Score
33.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
22.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
23.8%
Review Aggregate
76.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 91% of 44 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thought-provoking, surreal, psychological. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
thought-provokingsurrealpsychologicaldarkmacabrepoliticalscaryemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kambuzia Partovi | 2014 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Maryam Moghaddam | 2014 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Jafar Panahi | 2014 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score91.0
RT critic review count44
Rotten Tomatoes audience score67.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes1,441
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2014 | $28,098 | $37,238 |
| International | 2014 | $5,637 | $7,471 |
| Worldwide | 2014 | $33,735 | $44,709 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2014 | $16,304 | $21,608 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2014 | $913,000 | $1,210,005 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2014 | $723,000 | $958,196 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2014 | $1,040,000 | $1,378,319 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2014 | $2,804,000 | $3,716,159 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2014 | $65,400 | $86,675 |
| Total Revenues | 2014 | $5,561,704 | $7,370,961 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2014 | $218,000 (est) | $288,917 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2014 | $80,000 (est) | $106,025 (est) |
| Participations | 2014 | $222,000 | $294,218 |
| Residuals ? | 2014 | $333,000 | $441,327 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2014 | $43,600 | $57,783 |
| Total Expenses | 2014 | $896,600 | $1,188,270 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2014 | $4,665,104 | $6,182,691 |
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