That Which Remains (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1995, That Which Remains is a drama and history film directed by Seifollah Dad, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. That Which Remains stars Salma Al-Masri as Safiyeh, Giana Eid as لطيفة, Bassam Kousa as يورام and Jamal Soleiman as Dr Saeid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, That Which Remains 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 That Which Remains page.
If you liked it. Fans of That Which Remains tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch That Which Remains (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for That Which Remains change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is That Which Remains worth watching?
- That Which Remains holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in That Which Remains?
- That Which Remains stars Salma Al-Masri, Giana Eid, Bassam Kousa, Jamal Soleiman and Ghassan Massoud.
- When was That Which Remains released?
- That Which Remains was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.