The Deserted Station

– On a pilgrimage to Mashad from Tehran, a couple's transportation breaks down, far from any major tow..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 33 Minutes
Release Year:
2002
Original Name:
Istgah-Matrouk
The Deserted Station
The Deserted Station (2002) - Also known as Istgah-Matrouk

On a pilgrimage to Mashad from Tehran, a couple's transportation breaks down, far from any major town. The husband, a photographer, seeks help at a nearby village and encounters a teacher who offers to help. Whilst the husband and teacher go off to find a spare part, the wife, who used to be a teacher, takes over the teaching lessons in the village. It is clear that the children live there, in this strange deserted place, without any men, save the teacher and an old signal guard. As the day draws on, the children help to bring a new hope and life into the wife's heart.

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Release Date:

09 Apr 2004

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Persian

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On a pilgrimage to Mashad from Tehran, a couple's transportation breaks down, far from any major town. The husband, a photographer, seeks help at a nearby village and encounters a teacher who offers to help. Whilst the husband and teacher go off to find a spare part, the wife, who used to be a teacher, takes over the teaching lessons in the village. It is clear that the children live there, in this strange deserted place, without any men, save the teacher and an old signal guard. As the day draws on, the children help to bring a new hope and life into the wife's heart.

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination.

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Internet Movie Database:
6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
100%
Metacritic:
75%

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