That Which Remains
1995 · 144 MIN · IMDB 7.6 · 423 VOTES · DIR. Seifollah Dad
Overview
Based on Ghassan Kanafani's novel, 'Returning to Haifa,' this film, set in 1967, centres on a Palestinian couple who return to the war-torn city to search for their young son Farhan, whom they were forced to abandon when fleeing Zionist acts of terrorism in 1948. Saeed and Atefeh's own house has even been taken over by a Polish Jewish family, who, it transpires, are holding Farhan hostage. It is up to the couple, with the assistance of Farhan's steely grandmother, to find a way to reclaim their lost son. One of the few Iranian films to tackle the Palestinian issue from a historical perspective, this stunning piece of work from Seifollah Daad features meticulous attention to period detail and moving performances.
Dialogue Timeline - 798 lines
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00:01:44 In the Name Of God The Merciful
00:05:21 You have family and patients, leave the Palestinian cause for time
00:10:24 I hope you still remember why they beat me
00:12:43 Until next Wednesday!
00:15:19 He could've killed him there
00:17:52 I hope you'll be able to convince Said
00:20:53 - Welcome, come in please - Safieh!
00:29:19 Latifeh, they are bombarding the country with cannons
00:37:18 Farhan! Farhan!
00:49:39 Thank you
00:53:49 But Jehovah's will interfered to save Moshe's life
01:03:51 My God!
01:07:30 Allow me to wash my face first
01:11:46 - What's your name by the way? - Safieh
01:16:23 to be director of the culture and arts department
01:18:58 And Daddy will direct the movie
01:22:37 I won't stay another second in this house
01:25:48 By God I'll file a complaint against you!
01:29:42 But I was told he's an elderly man
01:32:48 they're even close the doors when they leave
01:38:03 Place the suitcase on the train then descend with Farhan
01:41:33 Because the bomb will surely explode in 5 minutes
01:47:40 You dirty saboteur!
01:54:58 - Not the last, Shimon! - Moshe! Moshe!