The Past Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Nov. 23, 2013

The Past

Director: Asghar Farhadi

Starring: Berenice Bejo • Tahar Rahim • Ali Mosaffa

N/A Family N/A Persian, French

56% WILL SEE 44% WON'T SEE

What's the story about?

Plot: Following a four-year separation, Ahmad (Ali Mosaffa) returns to Paris from Tehran, upon his estranged French wife Marie (Bérénice Bejo)'s request, in order to finalize their divorce procedure so she can marry her new boyfriend Samir (Tahar Rahim). During his tense, brief stay, Ahmad discovers the conflicting nature of Marie's relationship with her teenage daughter Lucie (Pauline Burlet). Ahmad's efforts to improve this relationship soon unveil a secret from their past.

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The lead cast starring in The Past.

The The Past behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Asghar Farhadi last directed A Hero and Everybody Knows. The film's writer Asghar Farhadi last wrote A Hero and Everybody Knows.

What we know about the The Past movie production.

May 2013

Completed

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Watch official The Past movie trailers and clips.

Family

Theatrical Trailer

When was the film released?

The Past was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, December 20, 2013. There were 4 other movies released on the same date, including Saving Mr. Banks, Walking with Dinosaurs and The Selfish Giant. As a limited release, The Past was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.