Movie

The Mare

★ 6.0(5)19861h 48m

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Good to know

Director: Ali Zhekan
Release date: 1986-01-01
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: Persian
Status: Released
Country: Iran

About The Mare

The Mare is a 1986 movie, directed by Ali Zhekan, starring Susan Taslimi, Hossein Mahjoub and Firouz Behjat-Mohamadi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Mare in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Noted Iranian actress Susan Taslimi plays an impoverished single mother who agees to marry off her 13-year-old daughter to a middle-aged man in return for a mare, which will help her earn an income and provide for her younger children. Director Ali Zhekan paints a stark picture of poverty and patriarchy in rural Iran (the mother stores her rice in a container hidden in a tree; her brother, who brokered the wedding, mercilessly beats the recalcitrant child), but this 1986 film is distinguished mostly by Taslimi's increasingly fiery performance as the mother decides to defend her daughter's freedom.

Cast

Susan Taslimi

Rezvaneh

Hossein Mahjoub

Rahmat

Firouz Behjat-Mohamadi

Ghodrat

Ataollah Zahed

Nooragha

Farhad Khanmohammadi

Aghbay

Maliheh Nazari

Halimeh

Mojilong Danespooy

Golbooteh

Parvin Hazrati

Robabeh

Parviz Shahinkhou

Bagher

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Mare in Canada?+

The Mare is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Mare on Netflix?+

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How long is The Mare?+

The Mare has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in The Mare?+

The Mare stars Susan Taslimi, Hossein Mahjoub, Firouz Behjat-Mohamadi, Ataollah Zahed and Farhad Khanmohammadi.

When did The Mare come out?+

The Mare is a 1986 movie directed by Ali Zhekan.

Who directed The Mare?+

The Mare was directed by Ali Zhekan.