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Last modified: Nov. 26, 2009

The Song of Sparrows

Release Date: Friday, April 3, 2009 NYC/LA

Director: Majid Majidi

Screenwriter: Majid Majidi

PG Drama 1 hr, 36 m

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Karim works at an ostrich farm outside of Tehran, Iran. He leads a simple and contented life with his family in his small house, until one day when one of the ostriches runs away. Karim is blamed for the loss and is fired from the farm. Soon after, he travels to the city in order to repair his elder daughter’s hearing aid but finds himself mistaken for a motorcycle taxi driver. Thus begins his new profession: ferrying people and goods through heavy traffic. But the people and material goods that he deals with daily starts to transform Karim’s generous and honest nature, much to the distress of his wife and daughters. It is up to those closest to him to restore the values that he had once cherished…
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Parent Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested for brief mild language
Runtime
1 hr, 36 m
Tagline
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Also known as
Avaze Gonjeshk-Ha

Language
English

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The Song of Sparrows was released in New York / Los Angeles on Friday, April 3, 2009. There were 11 other movies released on the same date, including Adventureland, Baby on Board and $9.99.

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