Baran

In the midst of a bustling Tehran construction site, a young Iranian man named Lateef finds himself drawn to a mysterious Afghan worker named Rahmat. When Rahmat is revealed to be a girl named Baran, Lateef's feelings of love and protection towards her only grow stronger. Despite the danger and adversity they face as illegal workers, Lateef and Baran's bond continues to grow, culminating in a heartwarming and poignant conclusion. With a background of political turmoil and social injustice, this movie sheds light on the struggles of refugees and the power of human connection.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Baran include Follow the Stars Home, The Dreamers, Lolita, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Mona Lisa Smile, Enemy at the Gates.

Baran was released in theaters on May 3, 2002.