Synopsis
An ostrich-rancher, Karim, embarks on a journey to Tehran, a bustling city, to replace his daughter's hearing aid, a pivotal moment in his family's struggle for independence and cultural exchange.
Scores
Overall Score
48.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
41.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
34.3%
Review Aggregate
89.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 97% of 38 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, emotional, visually striking. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedemotionalvisually strikingupliftingfunnyfamily-friendlysuspensefulthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reza Naji | 2009 | $8,000 | $11,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score98.0
RT critic review count41
Rotten Tomatoes audience score87.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating7.9
IMDb votes11,653
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $116,372 | $170,191 |
| International | 2009 | $103,988 | $152,079 |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $220,360 | $322,270 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $99,781 | $145,927 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $1,097,000 | $1,604,331 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $352,000 | $514,790 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $4,479,000 | $6,550,407 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $9,571,000 | $13,997,310 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $58,186 | $85,095 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $15,656,967 | $22,897,860 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $250,000 (est) | $365,618 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $176,000 (est) | $257,395 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $626,000 | $915,507 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $1,091,000 | $1,595,556 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $50,000 | $73,124 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $2,193,000 | $3,207,199 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $13,463,967 | $19,690,661 |
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