Khalil, a 13-year-old boy, is troubled after his father’s death as he wonders whether his father has gone to heaven or hell. Determined to find answers, he sets out on a personal journey to discover the truth.
Runtime: 19:58
Category: Short Fiction
Director: Seyed Payam Hosseini
Seyed Payam Hosseini is a graduate of the one-year course at the Iranian Youth Cinema Association. With 13 years of experience in the film industry, he is the managing director of Panah Film Cinema Institute and serves as the executive secretary and organizer of the Panah National Film and Short Screenplay Festival. His short film The Kites received special recognition from the jury in the Generation section of the 70th Berlinale Film Festival.
Director Statement
Through the world of children, we can address global issues, as well as social, political, and religious concerns, in a much more nuanced and beautiful way. In this realm, we can depict anything—even war—without blood and violence.
In Khalil’s story, we join a child who, after his father’s death, is burdened with the question of whether his father has gone to heaven or hell.
