Delbaran (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2001, Delbaran is a drama film directed by Abolfazl Jalili, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Acclaimed director Abolfazl Jalili offers a compassionate story of the young Afghan refugee who lives illegally in Iran. 14-year-old Kaim drifts to the Delbaran crossing on the Afghan-Iran border, where he finds work at a coffee shop frequented by truck drivers. He feels at home in this small oasis of friendliness, though the sounds of war can be heard in the background, violent bandits prowl the roads, and opium is everywhere. As we watch Kaim run from one task to another day after day, we soon realize that we are watching a boy who is being cheated out of his childhood.
Who’s in it. Delbaran stars Kaim Alizadeh as Kaim, Rahmatollah Ebrahimi as Khan, Hossein Hashemian as Hossein and Ahmad Mahdavi as police officer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Delbaran 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 Delbaran page.
If you liked it. Fans of Delbaran tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Delbaran (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Delbaran change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Delbaran worth watching?
- Delbaran 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 Delbaran?
- Delbaran stars Kaim Alizadeh, Rahmatollah Ebrahimi, Hossein Hashemian, Ahmad Mahdavi and Ebrahim Ebrahimzadeh.
- When was Delbaran released?
- Delbaran was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.