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5.2/10 • 16

2020-09-241h 33m

DramaRomance

A story about re-discovering one's past and building a future together.

Parvis, the son of exiled Iranians, copes with life in his small hometown by indulging himself with pop culture, Grindr dates, and raves. After being caught shoplifting, he is sentenced to community service at a refugee shelter where he meets siblings Banafshe and Amon, who have fled Iran. As a romantic attraction between Parvis and Amon grows, the fragile relationship between the three is put to a test.

Directors
Faraz Shariat
Editors
Friederike Hohmuth

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  1. Benjamin Radjaipour

    Benjamin Radjaipour

    Parvis

  2. Eidin Jalali

    Eidin Jalali

    Amon

  3. Banafshe Hourmazdi

    Banafshe Hourmazdi

    Banafshe Arezu

  4. Mashid Shariat

    Mashid Shariat

    Parvis' Mother

  5. Nasser Shariat

    Nasser Shariat

    Parvis' Father

  6. Maryam Zaree

    Maryam Zaree

    Mina

  7. Abak Safaei-Rad

    Abak Safaei-Rad

    Maretta

  8. Jürgen Vogel

    Jürgen Vogel

    Jan

  9. Knut Berger

    Knut Berger

    Robert

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CinemaSerf

Sep 3, 2022

6/10

This film is probably more remarkable because it deals with a same-sex attraction between two young immigrant Iranian lads rather than because the drama is especially innovative or interesting. "Parvis" (Benny Radjaipour) is a bit of a street urchin who gets caught stealing and sentenced to work in a shelter where he encounters siblings "Banafshe" (Banafshe Hourmazdi) and her brother "Amon" (Eidin Jalali). Whilst they strive to get residence status in Germany, the two boys start to bond. Initially, their relationship is pretty clandestine but gradually confidence grows and... It's all a bit too formulaic, this, but there is some chemistry between the two lads and the narrative does address some of the religious and social attitudes to these youngsters and the difficulties they face - even in 2020s Germany. It also illustrates quite well the issues that migrants of all persuasions face trying to enter and stay in the EU which, though portrayed here rather simplistically, still merit a mention. Gay dramas are definitely getting better. This has the odd bit of nookie, but the characterisations - though rather undercooked - are much more front and centre here, and though it is not a film you are likely to remember, it does hold the attention well enough for ninety minutes.

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Status
Released
Original Language
German
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
dual identitysibling relationshiprefugeecoming of agegay interestcommunity servicelgbtsmall town milieuiranian expatscultural identitygay theme