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The White Balloon
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Title: The White Balloon

Release Date: 2 Feb 1995

Runtime: 1h 25m

Genre: Drama

Director: I.R.I.B. Channel 2, Ferdos Films

Production Companies: I.R.I.B. Channel 2, Ferdos Films

Overview: Several people try to take advantage of a little girl's innocence to hustle money her mom gave to her to buy a goldfish with.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.5 (93 votes)

Cast

  • Razieh: Aida Mohammadkhani
  • Ali: Mohsen Kafili
  • Mother: Fereshteh Sadr Orafaee
  • Old Lady: Anna Borkowska
  • Soldier: Mohammad Shahani
  • Tailor: Mohammad Bakhtiar
  • Balloon Seller: Aliasghar Smadi
  • Reza: Hamidreza Tahery
  • Pet Shop Manager: Asghar Barzegar
  • Snake Charmer: Hasan Neamotolahi
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