Jul. 01, 1987|Iran|83 Min.|n/A
Genre: Drama;Family
Description: The film “Where Is My Friend’s House?” (1987) follows the story of Ahmed, a young schoolboy who accidentally takes his classmate Mohammed Reza’s notebook home. After witnessing his teacher threaten to expel Mohammed Reza for not using his notebook for homework, Ahmed decides to return it. Despite his mother’s objections, he embarks on a journey to find his friend’s house. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges, including misleading directions and unhelpful adults. Unable to locate Mohammed Reza, Ahmed eventually completes his friend’s homework himself. The next day, the teacher praises the work.
Directed by Abbas Kiarostami, “Where Is My Friend’s House?” is the first installment of the Koker trilogy, set in a northern Iranian village. The film’s title is inspired by a mystical poem by the celebrated Iranian poet Sohrab Sepehri, reflecting the uncertain journey depicted in the story. The narrative explores themes of childhood morality and the struggle to navigate adult rules and authority. Ahmed’s determination to save his friend from punishment highlights his strong sense of ethics, as he overcomes obstacles and traverses confusing landscapes to fulfill his mission.
Cast director: Abbas Kiarostami
Cast actor: Babek Ahmed Poor, Ahmed Ahmed Poor, Kheda Barech Defai, Iran Outari, Ait Ansari, Sadika Taohidi, Ali Djamali, Biman Mouafi, Aziz Babai, Nader Ghoulami
Original name: خانهی دوست کجاست؟