Baran (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Baran is a 2001 romantic drama directed by Majid Majidi, starring Hossein Abedini and Zahra Bahrami. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $166,988 worldwide. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Majid Majidi
- Original language
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Persian - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Baran About?
The premise of Baran without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This moving drama follows Lateef, an Iranian teenager, as his gentle affection for an Afghan refugee profoundly impacts his life. Through the perspective of this compassionate young man, acclaimed director Majid Majidi explores themes of unrequited love, cultural displacement, and the transformative power of human connection. The film poignantly examines the challenges faced by refugees and the innocence of first love.
Baran Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- girl disguised as a boy
- unrequited love
- gender disguise
- glass door
- reflection
- dough
- young
- live action
- kurdish girl
- kurdistan
- kurd
- girl dresses as a boy
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- afghan
- construction
- love
- construction site
- turk
- tea
- tea boy
- secret
- refugee
- cement
- iran
- cobbler the shoemaker
- slow motion
- wheelbarrow
- waterfall
- village
- veil
- truck
- thunder
- teenage romance
- teenage love
- teenage girl
- teenage boy
- tears
- taliban
- tablecloth
- song
- snow
- singing
- singer
- shopping
- shoe
- shoeprint
- shoeb shrine
- shoe repair
- shadow
- running
- river
Baran Cast
Hossein Abedini leads the cast, with Zahra Bahrami. Directed by Majid Majidi.
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Director Majid Majidi
More from Majid Majidi
More films directed by Majid Majidi, best-rated first: The Color of Paradise, The Song of Sparrows, Children of Heaven and The Willow Tree.
Baran Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Baran 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 89% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 90%
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 75% User score
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Baran Plot Summary
What happens in Baran from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
It’s winter in Tehran, where Lateef, a 17-year-old boy, finds himself employed at a construction site overseen by MEMAR, the foreman. His responsibilities include serving tea and preparing food for the laborers, with whom he often clashes. The crew consists of workers from various regions of Iran, including Afghan refugees who are escaping the ravages of their war-torn homeland. These Afghans lack proper identification, making their employment both illegal and precarious. Whenever labor inspectors arrive, the Afghan workers must quickly conceal themselves to avoid capture.
Full summary
The whole story of Baran, scene by scene
Baran Box Office
Baran grossed $166,988 worldwide. $125,900 came from the US and Canada and $41,088 (25%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$167K
- US & Canada
- $125.9K
- International
- $41.1K
Baran Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Baran.
How Well Do You Know Baran?
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 main occupation of Lateef in the film?
Cars in Baran
14 cars on screen, including the 1973 Chevrolet C-Series and the 1967 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1972 Irannational MB O 309 Minor role
Baran Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Baran (lluvia)” and “באראן”.
- Also known as
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- Baran (lluvia)
- באראן
- 巴伦
- Баран
- Дощ
- Дождь
- Βροχή
- Deszcz
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Movies Like Baran
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Delbaran, Baraj and Tehran Taboo.
Baran FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Baran, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Baran?
Baran runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Baran released?
Baran was released on December 7, 2001.
Who directed Baran?
Baran was directed by Majid Majidi.
More films by Majid Majidi Who is in the cast of Baran?
Baran stars Hossein Abedini and Zahra Bahrami.
How much did Baran make at the box office?
Baran grossed $166,988 worldwide ($125,900 domestic, $41,088 international).
How is Baran rated?
Baran has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Does Baran have a post-credit scene?
No. Baran has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Baran in?
The original language of Baran is Persian.
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