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MOVIE • 1998

Backgammon

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Backgammon tells the tale of a young Iranian American girl who desperately wants to play backgammon with her stubborn grandfather who has recently arrived from Iran. Within the circle of a family gathering, the film brings together a subtle yet compelling story of generational conflicts and cultural identity.

TMDB ★ 3.4/5Votes: 3
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Drama

Top Cast

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Manou Marzban

Grandfather

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Sheema Regimand

Sheema

Ramin Bahrani

Ramin Bahrani

Director

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Theatrical release date: September 5, 1998

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

September 5, 1998

Runtime

12 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

Revenue

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