The Deserted Station (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2002, The Deserted Station is a drama film directed by Alireza Raisian, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. On a pilgrimage to Mashad from Tehran, a couple's transportation breaks down, far from any major town. The husband, a photographer, seeks help at a nearby village and encounters a teacher who offers to help. Whilst the husband and teacher go off to find a spare part, the wife, who used to be a teacher, takes over the teaching lessons in the village. It is clear that the children live there, in this strange deserted place, without any men, save the teacher and an old signal guard. As the day draws on, the children help to bring a new hope and life into the wife's heart.
Who’s in it. The Deserted Station stars Leila Hatami as The wife, Nezam Manouchehri as The husband, Mehran Rajabi as Feizollah, the teacher and Mohsen Behdaneh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Deserted Station has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Deserted Station page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Deserted Station tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Deserted Station (2002)?
- In US, The Deserted Station is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Deserted Station worth watching?
- The Deserted Station holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Deserted Station?
- The Deserted Station stars Leila Hatami, Nezam Manouchehri, Mehran Rajabi, Mohsen Behdaneh and Mohammad Beigy.
- When was The Deserted Station released?
- The Deserted Station was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.