So Close, So far (Persian: خیلی دور، خیلی نزدیک, Kheili Dour, Kheili Nazdik) is a 2005 Iranian drama film directed by Reza Mirkarimi. The film was also selected as Iran's representative for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.

So Close, So Far
Film poster
Directed byReza Mirkarimi
Written byMohammad Reza Gohari
Reza Mirkarimi
Produced byReza Mirkarimi
StarringMasoud Rayegan
Afshin Hashemi
Elham Hamidi
Ashkan Khatibi
Mohammadreza Najafi
CinematographyHamid Khozouie Abyane
Edited byBahram Ardalan
Bahram Dehghan
Music byMohammad Reza Aligholi
Release date
  • February 2005 (2005-02)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryIran
LanguagePersian

Plot

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An arrogant neurologist must examine the meaning of his life when his son is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. His trek through the desert to catch up with his son's astronomy field trip leads him to encounter a number of seemingly ordinary people who challenge his views and values.

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