2003 · 96 min · Drama, Crime
Pizza man Hussein is a daily witnesses to the unjust distribution of wealth in his native Iran. One day, he finds a purse filled with shockingly expensive receipts from an upscale jewelry store. He attempts to bring the purse back to the store, but because of his working-class attire, he's not allowed inside. Then, during a delivery, a rich man invites Hussein into his extravagant mansion – an event that spurs Hussein to make a desperate bid for wealth.
Directed by Jafar Panahi. Starring Hossain Emadeddin, Kamyar Sheisi, Azita Rayeji, Shahram Vaziri and Ehsan Amani.
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