Gilaneh (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2005, Gilaneh is a drama and war film directed by Mohsen Abdolvahab, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A mother's courage, hardship, and love, in times of war. In 1988, during the Iran-Iraq war, Gilane escorts her pregnant daughter, Maygol, from the relative calm of their village, Espili, into war-torn Tehran to search for Maygol's husband, Rahman. The journey is arduous and what they find when they reach the capital is dismaying and frightening. Fifteen years later, as another war begins in Iraq, Gillane is at home caring for her son Ismael, who suffers from epilepsy, a byproduct of war. As she cares for him, she hopes for a visit from the doctor and from another daughter, Atefah. "Better be a dog than a mother," she says.
Who’s in it. Gilaneh stars Madjid Bahrami, Shahrokh Foroutanian, Baran Kosari as Maygol and Fatemeh Motamed-Arya as Gilane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Gilaneh has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gilaneh page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gilaneh tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gilaneh (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gilaneh change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gilaneh worth watching?
- Gilaneh holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gilaneh?
- Gilaneh stars Madjid Bahrami, Shahrokh Foroutanian, Baran Kosari, Fatemeh Motamed-Arya and Bahram Radan.
- When was Gilaneh released?
- Gilaneh was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.