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Spoiler-free premise
A debtor on temporary leave from prison finds an opportunity to improve his public reputation.
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On two-day leave from debtor's prison, Rahim Soltani tries to settle part of what he owes. His girlfriend finds a bag of gold coins, and their decision to return it brings Rahim sudden public praise that depends on an incomplete account.
Why it belongs
Asghar Farhadi charts how one good deed becomes a contested public story through phones, creditors, institutions, and Rahim's anxious need for approval.
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Farhadi fashions conscience-bound tension from small changes in testimony, reputation, debt, and social media attention, allowing Amir Jadidi's restrained performance to keep Rahim understandable even as every public version of him shifts.
Major award wins
No verified wins in this six-institution crosswalk.
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Institutional reference ranks
Sight & Sound—IMDb Top 250—AFI 100—
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Great Cinema Master List scores
Greatness8.5
Engagement8.9
Ease8.6
Persian · PG-13 Narrative Feature Mood: Tense & Morally Complex
