Hägring

Hägring

1984 · 118 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama

July 1972 in Iran. Mohammed is arrested for illegal spreading of flyers. He is put in jail and tortured. After one year he is released and flees to Sweden. He arrives at a refugee camp where he is taught Swedish. He is surrounded by people without hope.

Directed by Saeed Asadi · Written by Saeed Asadi

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