A Ray of Hope (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1958, A Ray of Hope is a drama film directed by Sardar Sager, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. Mohsen Javani Esfahani, who won the lottery ticket, changes his luggage on the way to Tehran with the luggage of cabaret dancer Nasreen. Nasreen expands her cafe with the ticket prize money. Later, Mohsen happens to drop by her cafe and Nasreen turns to singing. Nasreen intends to marry him. But Mohsen loves a girl named Jamila and therefore rejects Nasreen's proposal. Nasreen creates problems out of jealousy, but finally Mohsen reaches his goal, which is to marry Jamila and start a simple life.
Who’s in it. A Ray of Hope stars Farrokhlagha Houshmand, Nosratolah Vahdat and Mahin Deyhim.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, A Ray of Hope has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Ray of Hope page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Ray of Hope tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Ray of Hope (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Ray of Hope change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Ray of Hope worth watching?
- A Ray of Hope holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Ray of Hope?
- A Ray of Hope stars Farrokhlagha Houshmand, Nosratolah Vahdat and Mahin Deyhim.
- When was A Ray of Hope released?
- A Ray of Hope was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.