There Is No Evil

There Is No Evil

2020 · 151 min · ★ 7.4 · Drama

Set against the backdrop of Iran's strict and oppressive legal system, this anthology film tells the stories of four men who each face a moral crisis when having to deal with death penalties.

Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof · Written by Mohammad Rasoulof

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