The Stranger and the Fog

The Stranger and the Fog

1975 · 140 min · ★ 7.6 · Drama, Mystery

In a remote seaside village, the peaceful lives of the residents are upended when they spot a mysterious boat drifting toward the shore. Upon pulling it in, they find a weary and wounded stranger named Ayat, who has no memory of how he got there. He only recalls being attacked and barely escaping with his life. As Ayat tries to rebuild his sense of self and uncover the truth about his past, he becomes a source of curiosity and suspicion in the community.

Directed by Bahram Beyzai · Written by Bahram Beyzai

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