# The White Meadows (2009)

> A mysterious collector traverses Iran’s islands gathering human tears in a stark, haunting allegory of power, grief, and obedience.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/67255

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Mohammad Rasoulof
- Cast: Hassan Pourshirazi, Younes Ghazali, Mohammad Rabbani, Mohammad Shirvani, Omid Zare, Mohammad Rabbanipour
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1509132/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: none
- Mood: austere, eerie, contemplative, focused cinephile viewing, quiet evening

## Synopsis

A haunting journey through a world where tears are currency and sorrow is a way of life.

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