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Baran

2001·Movie
1h 30min·PG
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, society, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

A journey of sacrificing own "identity" for love...

On a building site in present-day Tehran, Lateef, a 17-year-old Turkish worker is irresistibly drawn to Rahmat, a young Afghan worker. The revelation of Rahmat's secret changes both their lives.
Iranian CinemaSocial RealismCross-Cultural ConnectionEmotional ResonanceUnderstated DramaHumanitarian ThemesSubtle PerformancesPoignant StorytellingContemporary Tehran

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Baran legally?

Baran is included with a subscription to Hoopla in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Baran worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Baran rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Baran?

1 h 30 min

Baran runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Baran?

Critics84
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 84 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Baran much the same way.

What language is Baran in?

PersianAzerbaijani

It was made in Persian, with some Azerbaijani. Produced in Iran.

What tropes does Baran use?

Bilingual BonusGreen-Eyed MonsterComing of Age StoryThe BullyGraceful in Their ElementSecret Secret-KeeperWham ShotDid Not Get the GirlJerk with a Heart of GoldThe KlutzThe Dulcinea EffectLove at First Sightand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Baran, including Bilingual Bonus, Green-Eyed Monster, Coming of Age Story.