The Orange Forest


The Orange Forest is a 2023 Iranian drama film written and directed by Arman Khansarian in his feature directorial debut. Starring Mirsaeed Molavian and Sara Bahrami, it premiered at the 41st Fajr Film Festival, where it was nominated for three Crystal Simorghs.

Premise

Ali Baharian, a teacher who goes by the artistic name Sohrab Baharian, studied playwriting and, after years of unemployment, has recently begun working as a literature teacher at a school. A strict and uncompromising educator, he expels five students from his class in just three days. As a result, the principal warns him that if he does not submit his academic credentials within two days, his job will be at risk. Reluctantly, Ali travels to his hometown of Tonekabon, the city where he pursued his studies, to meet with his university friends, including his former girlfriend, Maryam Seifi, who, after a tragic accident, has lost her memory.

Cast