Apparition (2014): Cast & Plot
Apparition is a 2014 film directed by Dariush Mehrjui, starring Homayoun Ershadi, Mahtab Keramati and Hasan Majuni. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Dariush Mehrjui
- Original language
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Persian - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Apparition About?
The premise of Apparition without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A tyrannical general abuses his wife and maid, leading to a discovery of their affair. The wife dismisses the maid, unaware that she is pregnant with the general’s child. Following his death, a new generation emerges, grappling with shifting perspectives and unforeseen challenges in this stylized melodrama, loosely inspired by Ibsen.
Apparition Cast
Homayoun Ershadi leads the cast, with Mahtab Keramati and Hasan Majuni. Directed by Dariush Mehrjui; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dariush Mehrjui
Also Starring in Apparition
· 3 moreApparition Plot Summary
What happens in Apparition from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
From Los Angeles, a ghost-hunting crew on the verge of cancellation for Ghost Sightings is pressured by their boss, Ms. Simon, to boost ratings or watch their show be shelved. Faced with the threat of losing their gig, the team takes a job that promises real and terrifying results when a mysterious visitor, Mr. Gaffney, declares he knows of a property back home where evil spirits lash out at those who intrude. He pleads with the crew’s leader, Joel, to get rid of the ghosts, but Joel makes it clear they exist to investigate—not to exorcise.
Full summary
The whole story of Apparition, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Apparition?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the ghost‑hunting TV show that the crew works on?
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Apparition FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Apparition, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Apparition?
Apparition runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Apparition released?
Apparition was released on June 22, 2014.
Who directed Apparition?
Apparition was directed by Dariush Mehrjui.
More films by Dariush Mehrjui Who is in the cast of Apparition?
Apparition stars Homayoun Ershadi, Mahtab Keramati and Hasan Majuni, among 7 credited actors.
Does Apparition have a post-credit scene?
No. Apparition has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Apparition in?
The original language of Apparition is Persian.
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