Once Upon a Time in Abadan is a poignant 2020 Iranian drama set in the oil city of Abadan in the early 2000s, following the Charkhandeh family as they prepare for the Persian New Year. At the heart of the story is Mosayeb, a father whose struggle with drug addiction casts a long shadow over the household, straining every bond within it. When an unexpected event shatters their fragile routines, the family is forced to confront their deepest fears and find the resilience to carry on.
Directed by Hamidreza Azarang in his feature debut and adapted from his own stage play, the film draws powerful performances from Fatemeh Motamed-Arya, Mohsen Tanabandeh, and Hiraad Azarang. Critics praised its intimate storytelling and the emotional authenticity it brings to universal themes of family, addiction, and hope.
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