SO CLOSE, SO FAR

• A Film by: Reza Mir-Karimi
• Cast: Masoud Raygan, Afshin Hashemi, Elham Hamidi. Iran, 2005, Color, 35 mm, 1:1.85, Dolby Digital, 121 mins.
• Synopsis: Dr. Alam, a prominent neurologist and brain surgeon is immersed in his own professional and personal affairs and neglects the upbringing of his son Saman. His son spends most of his time in the middle of the desert, observing the vast sky filled with luminous stars. However, an accident causes the surgeon to give up his professional and personal affairs and to join his son in the desert.