A Simple Event (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1974, A Simple Event is a drama film directed by Sohrab Shahid Saless, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a ten years old Iranian schoolboy living with his mother and his father in Northern coasts of Iran. The boy helps his father in selling the latter's illegal fishing and helps his mother in shopping for her and bringing home water from a well. The three characters live together in only one room. Their life is austere. The boy eats only bread and milk every day... One day the boy's mother dies.
Who’s in it. A Simple Event stars Hibibollah Safarian, Mohammed Zamani, Ane Mohammad Tarikhi and Hedayatollah Navid.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, A Simple Event 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 A Simple Event page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Simple Event tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Simple Event (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Simple Event change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Simple Event worth watching?
- A Simple Event holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Simple Event?
- A Simple Event stars Hibibollah Safarian, Mohammed Zamani, Ane Mohammad Tarikhi and Hedayatollah Navid.
- When was A Simple Event released?
- A Simple Event was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.