# The Song of Sparrows (2008)

> An ostrich farmer’s urgent quest to replace his daughter’s hearing aid draws him from desert village life into Tehran’s chaotic economic maze, where dignity and family duty are put to the test.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/36956

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Majid Majidi
- Cast: Reza Naji, Hamid Aghazi, Kamran Dehghan, Maryam Akbari, Hamid Aghazi, Schabnam Akhlaghi, Neshat Nazari, Hassan Rezaee
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0997246/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: gentle, wistful, warm, reflective evening, international cinema night

## Synopsis

A father's journey through the bustling streets of Tehran reveals the complexities of family and tradition.

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