Gerdab
A family under pressure.
The story in brief
Unable to support his family, Akbar falls into addiction as those around him face an increasingly precarious future.
About the project
Economic hardship narrows the choices available to Akbar and his family. As he becomes dependent on drugs, his wife Aghdas works to keep their household afloat. A dealer’s involvement in their daughter’s life deepens the crisis. The drama follows the damage that exploitation and poverty can do to family ties.
Story themes: an editorial reading
- Livelihood and family breakdown
- Addiction and exploitation
Key credits
- Writer & director: Hossein Davani
- Producer: Mohammad Bagher Khosravi
- Cinematography: Reza Pakzad
Selected cast
- Saeed Kangarani
- Fakhri Khorvash
- Mohammad Ali Keshavarz
- Mohammad Haj Hosseini
Sources & film records
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