The Past

The Past

7.3IMDb Score
Released:2013-05-17
Duration:130 min
Country:France,Italy
Director:Asghar Farhadi
Actors:Bérénice Bejo, Ali Mosaffa, Tahar Rahim, Pauline Burlet, Elyes Aguis
Production:Memento Production, France 3 Cinéma, BiM Distribuzione, Alvy Distribution, CN3 Productions

Overview:

After four years apart, Ahmad returns to his wife Marie in Paris in order to progress their divorce. During his brief stay, he cannot help noticing the strained relationship between Marie and her daughter Lucie. As he attempts to improve matters between mother and daughter Ahmad unwittingly lifts the lid on a long buried secret...

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