IMDb 6.6 2010 HD

Tehroun

Tehroun

2010
Crime Drama
95 min NR Iran
4.167 / 10
6.6 IMDB

Ebrahim leaves his family and tries out his luck in Teheran. But in this urban jungle where everything's for sale and anything can be bought, dreams rapidly become…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Nader T. Homayoun
Starring
Ali Ebdali / Sara Bahrami / Misagh Zare / Farzin Mohades / Rojina Sekhavat / Alireza Bagheri / Alireza Bagheri / Pejman Bazeghi

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 28, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In 'Tehroun,' we witness Ebrahim’s optimistic departure from home swiftly curdle into a nightmare within the bustling, transactional metropolis. The film excels at creating a palpable sense of unease, immersing the audience in a world where innocence is…

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David Sterling
Apr 28, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'Tehroun' is a formidable piece of filmmaking that grips you from its opening frames and refuses to let go. The narrative, following Ebrahim’s ill-fated pursuit of fortune in the Iranian capital, is both tragic and compelling. The performances…

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Sophia Chen
Apr 28, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The promise of a new life in Tehran quickly sours for Ebrahim in 'Tehroun,' a film that doesn't shy away from depicting the harsh realities of urban survival and criminal entanglement. Ali Ebdali delivers a solid performance as…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 28, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a potent, if bleak, cinematic dispatch from the heart of a city that never sleeps, and perhaps never truly dreams. 'Tehroun' is a visceral exploration of Ebrahim's ill-fated journey from hopeful newcomer to unwilling participant in…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 28, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Tehroun' plunges viewers headfirst into a grimy, unforgiving Tehran, where a young man named Ebrahim seeks a fresh start only to find himself ensnared in a web of exploitation. The film’s strength lies in its unflinching portrayal of…

FAQs

While the director of 'Tehroun' is not specified in the provided context, the film's narrative and tone suggest a commitment to realism. The focus on Ebrahim's struggle within a transactional urban environment implies a directorial style that prioritises immersion in the harsh realities faced by the protagonist. The handling of the trafficking ring plotline likely requires a sensitive yet direct approach to convey the gravity of the situation without sensationalism.