So Close, So Far

For the song, see So Close, So Far (Hoobastank song).

So Close, So far (Kheili door, kheili nazdik) (2005) is an Iranian drama film directed by Seyyed Reza Mir-Karimi.

An arrogant neurologist must examine the meaning of his life when his son is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. His trek through the desert to catch up with his son’s astronomy field trip leads him to encounter a number of seemingly ordinary people who challenge his views and values.

Awards

The film was also selected as Iran's representative for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.

9th Cinema House Best film award statue
9th Cinema House ceremony/Writers & Critics Association award
23rd Fajr International Film Festival Crystalline Simorgh for Best Film
Statue from 23rd Cinema House Ceremony for the Best Actress

External links

Kheili dour, kheili nazdik at the Internet Movie Database

Crystal Simorgh Best Film

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