After the suspicious death of a student in the classroom, a boy, the teacher, and his classmates must face police investigations. The film distinguishes itself by being more about what the instructor has not done rather than his explicit actions. The teacher is quite impressive as he is able to portray how his character processes the trauma and escalating responsibility largely without dialogue. His navigation of the character’s inner turmoil provides a resounding authenticity that gives the film a strong emotional impact.
Directed by Siavash Shahabi