Crimson Gold

"When you're pushed too far, you might just push back"

Pizza man Hussein is a daily witnesses to the unjust distribution of wealth in his native Iran. One day, he finds a purse filled with shockingly expensive receipts from an upscale jewelry store. He attempts to bring the purse back to the store, but because of his working-class attire, he's not allowed inside. Then, during a delivery, a rich man invites Hussein into his extravagant mansion – an event that spurs Hussein to make a desperate bid for wealth.

Director: Jafar Panahi

Cast

H

Hossain Emadeddin

Hussein

K

Kamyar Sheisi

Ali

A

Azita Rayeji

The Bride

S

Shahram Vaziri

The Jeweler

Ehsan Amani

The Man in the Tea House

P

Pourang Nakhael

The Rich Man

K

Kaveh Najmabadi

The Seller

S

Saber Safael

The Soldier