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
00:10:21 You treated my wounds from the beating I got from the Arabs
00:12:37 That's the only thing you learnt from Hitler!
00:15:07 Besides, the English won't let me leave Gaza before 6 months
00:17:41 I prepared your lunch, good bye, Safieh
00:20:38 - I wanted to say... - Congratulations
00:27:32 Put him on the table and prepare the first aid materials
00:34:44 Please listen to me! I don't have anything left!
00:48:56 I have a big surprise for you, let's go
00:53:24 - What does it mean? - It means happy and joyful
01:03:28 - Those poor souls - You know too?
01:06:47 It means beautiful
01:10:58 Puts his family in danger for other people's sake
01:14:23 - I raised Farhan myself - Moshe
01:18:11 Our families exchanged visits
01:21:59 - He wants Moshe? - Yes
01:24:38 I fear for your life, they may discover your identity and you'll be in trouble
01:28:17 Let me wash his face
01:31:52 what about Moshe? He Got used to his nurse
01:36:59 Because the man who was intended to put the suitcase on the train
01:39:58 To make this occupation easier from them
01:46:10 You should've waited for me outside the station
01:53:10 - She's the doctor's mother! - The doctor's mother?