The Home
2017 · 1h 18m · Drama, Mystery
Skip it. 'The Home' is a slow-burn drama about grief and family obligation that never quite gains momentum—a 6.9 IMDb score signals it struggles to justify its contemplative pace. Unless you're specifically hunting for Iranian arthouse cinema, there are better ways to spend your evening.
Plot
The story follows the aftermath of the death of an old man, the body of whom is brought back to his home where he lived with only child, Sayeh (Mohadeseh Heyrat). Sayeh is made responsible for organising the funeral that, according to the religion, should happen as soon as possible. While the house is packed with relatives who are ready to follow the rituals, Mr. Ahmedi (Gholamreza Bagheri) from the university hospital delivers the will of the dead man, which states that his body should be donated to the autopsy room of the medical college. Sayeh should follow her father’s wishes, but she doesn’t agree.
