Underwater Cypress releases official trailer

Iranian movie 'Underwater Cypress' directed by Mohammad Ali Bashe Ahangar has released its official trailer ahead of its initial screening on November 21.

The movie tells the story of a group of Iranian minorities who were among the country's unknown martyrs. Jahanbakhsh Keramat is hiding a secret, which if revealed will be the cause of many sleepless nights for certain people. In order to prove his innocence and restore the peace, Jahanbakhsh embarks on a long journey; one that will change their destinies.

The film, written and directed by Mohammad Ali Bashe Ahangar and produced by Seyed Hamed Hosseini, features actors familiar to Iranian cinema lovers including: Babak Hamidiyan, Massoud Rayegan, Reza Behboudi, Mina Sadati, Houman Barqnavard, Setareh Eskandari, Homayoun Ershadi, Shahram Haqiqatdoust, and Farrokh Nemati.

'Underwater Cypress' has won many awards including Crystal Simorgh for Best Cinematography, Crystal Simorgh for Best Costume and Stage Design, and the Golden Simorgh for Best Film with a National View from the National Competition of the 36th Fajr Film Festival.

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