Synopsis

A cinematographic feast for the eyes, 'The Desert Fish' spans more than 2000 kilometres of stunning, never-before-filmed Iranian countryside. Told through the arc of a young boy in search of his mother who was lost at sea more than eight years ago, the poetic film inspires hope. Featuring a must-see performance by newcomer Iman Afshar, the unique film is a testament to the power of international collaboration. Written like a fable, it morphs elements of magic, tragedy, young love and the trials of adolescence into a powerful tale of redemption... and ultimately reveals how much a child will sacrifice for a chance at happiness.


About the Film

Filmed on-location in the Provinces of Semnan and Baluchestan, Iran: ‘The Desert Fish’ is a project that in many ways is the first of its kind. Independently produced and directed by award-winning Canadian filmmaker Mohammad Ghorbankarimi, the film merges poetic-lyricism with realism into a beautiful narrative and a cinematographic feast for the eyes.

Spanning more than 2000 kilometers of never-before-filmed countryside, ‘The Desert Fish’ follows the haunting journey of a young boy in search of his mother who was lost at sea more than eight years ago. And through his search, we witness a theme common to the human condition: The enduring love of a child for his parents… and the extent to which he will make personal sacrifices for a chance at happiness.

‘The Desert Fish’ reveals a world rich in color, texture and emotion. A real place, full of life… affected by both political and environmental change, wherein the story of a simple Baluchi boy speaks very loudly about the trials of adolescence… the philosophy of hope… the reality of loss… and the possibility of Redemption.