A Good Day Will Come

A Good Day Will Come is a 2024 short fiction film directed and written by Amir Zargara. The story follows Arash, a dedicated professional wrestler striving to win gold medals for his country, only to be caught in the turmoil of political unrest and societal hardship. He faces a choice between standing against tyranny and maintaining his personal ambitions.
The film is inspired by the life of Navid Afkari, an Iranian wrestler executed under controversial circumstances in 2020.

Plot

Arash, a talented wrestler, dreams of representing his country in global competitions. However, his journey is interrupted by growing unrest and governmental control within his homeland. As protests rise, he finds himself facing a profound decision: remain silent to protect his career or use his public platform to speak against tyranny.

Cast

Sia Alipour as Arash
Mehdi Bajestani as Coach
Yashar Mirian as Assistant Coach
Metin Ozturk as Arash's Teammate
Shoale Shahbazi as Mom
Moeid Zalaghi as Amin

Production

The film was produced by Amir Zargara and Iman Tahsin, with Zargara taking inspiration from his own experiences and those of Iranians living under repression. It is a Canadian, Turkish, and Iranian co-production, presented in Farsi with English subtitles. The filming took place in Turkey.

Release

A Good Day Will Come premiered on May 30, 2024. The film has been screened at numerous film festivals worldwide. The film’s distribution format includes DCP and digital streaming with Farsi audio and English subtitles.

Reception

Critics praised A Good Day Will Come for its storytelling, direction, and cinematography. The film looks into the moral dilemmas and sacrifices that come with when standing up against political oppression. Its depiction of the challenges in human rights issues faced by Iranian society has been praised.