Baba Shamal

Baba Shamal

1971 · 119 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama, Romance

Baba Shamal and Looti Heydar, two community leaders of adjacent neighbourhoods make a pact of fraternity. Baba Shamal's high attitude of Heydar however dramatically changes when he is told that Heydar has been enamoured with Shokat, the girl Baba Shamal has just wed,...

Directed by Ali Hatami · Written by Ali Hatami

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