The Old Bachelor
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Sinopsis
In an Iran weighed down by a struggling economy, two middle-aged brothers live with their bullying father. A man prone to rages and driven by chauvinism, the fatherâs abusiveness found his second wife leaving him. Now he picks on his eldest son, while the younger sibling fantasises about ways to kill his father. When the man rents out the flat above to a young woman, with intentions of marrying her, the womanâs attraction to the older son slowly pushes this profoundly damaged family to breaking point.
Sinopsis
In an Iran weighed down by a struggling economy, two middle-aged brothers live with their bullying father. A man prone to rages and driven by chauvinism, the fatherâs abusiveness found his second wife leaving him. Now he picks on his eldest son, while the younger sibling fantasises about ways to kill his father. When the man rents out the flat above to a young woman, with intentions of marrying her, the womanâs attraction to the older son slowly pushes this profoundly damaged family to breaking point.
Editor's Take
Stunning cinematography and a profound narrative make 'The Old Bachelor' an unforgettable journey into the heart of human emotion.