IMDb 5.5 2015 HD

The Long Farewell

The Long Farewell

2015
Crime Drama Romance
90 min NR Iran
3.7 / 10
5.5 IMDB

A textile factory worker struggles to keep his life together after his life is shrouded in controversy by his wife’s death. He is revered by his co-workers and…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Farzad Motamen
Starring
Saeed Aghakhani / Sareh Bayat / Mitra Hajjar / Nader Fallah / Sohibanoo Zolqadr

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

gripping somber tense emotional impactful melancholic stark dramatic unsettling powerful character-driven resonant

Reviews

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Isabella Rossi
Apr 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In 'The Long Farewell,' Saeed Aghakhani navigates a challenging role as a widower facing familial animosity. The film’s tone is predominantly melancholic, focusing on the protagonist's internal struggle following his wife's death. While the performances are solid, particularly…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 19, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a film that understands the power of silence and the weight of unspoken trauma. Saeed Aghakhani’s portrayal of a man caught in the crosshairs of grief and revenge is nothing short of exceptional. The direction, though…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Long Farewell' offers a stark and often bleak portrait of a man grappling with profound loss and an impending threat. Saeed Aghakhani carries the emotional weight of the film admirably, portraying a character pushed to his limits.…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 19, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Director Unknown crafts a potent atmosphere in 'The Long Farewell,' a study in quiet desperation and simmering threat. Saeed Aghakhani delivers a masterclass in restrained performance, conveying immense inner turmoil with minimal dialogue. The film excels in its…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 19, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Saeed Aghakhani anchors 'The Long Farewell' with a performance that is both stoic and deeply resonant. The film, directed with a keen eye for understated drama, plunges us into the life of a man burdened by tragedy and…

FAQs

The plot notes that the protagonist is 'revered by his co-workers.' This suggests a supportive element within his challenging life. Their admiration might offer a counterpoint to the threats he faces, or perhaps their respect is tested by the controversies surrounding his wife's death, adding another dimension to his social dynamics.