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Originally produced as an Iranian motion picture in 1999.

Special features: Majid Majidi talent file; Theatrical trailers [The Color of Paradise and other Sony Pictures Classics features].

Cinematographer, Mohammad Davoodi ; editor, Hassan Hassandoost ; original music, Alireza Kohandairy.

Mohsen Ramezani (Mohammad), Hosein Mahjoob (Hashem, the Father), Salameh Feyzi (Granny), Farahnaz Safari (Bahareh, big sister), Elham Sharifi (Hanyeh, little sister).

Mohammad joyfully returns to his tiny village on summer vacation from the Institute for the Blind in Tehran, unaware of his widowed father's intentions to disown him in order to win the hand and dowry of a local woman. Engaged to be married, the widowed man has kept Mohammad a secret from his fiancée, certain the boy's disability will destroy his only chance for happiness. With the wedding swiftly approaching, Mohammad's future hangs precariously in the balance as his father struggles against his destiny, unable to see the wonder of life and love that is so clear to his son.

MPAA Rating: Rated PG.

DVD, Region 1, Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, widescreen presentation in original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1.

In Farsi with optional English, French, or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned in English.

Winner, Grand Prix des Amériques, Majid Majidi, 1999 Montréal World Film Festival; Special Jury Award and Special Prize of the Young Jury-Feature Film, Majid Majidi, 1999 Gijón Interantional Film Festival.