Leila Hatami Peyman Moadi
Shahab Hosseini Sareh Bayat
Sarina Farhadi Babak Karimi
A. A. Shahbazi K. Hosseini - Sh.Yazdanbakhsh
And Merila Zarei
First Assistant Camera: M. Ebrahimian
Gaffer: K. Kalari Photographer: H. Majidi
First Assistant Director: H. R. Ghorbani
Continuity: M. Naraghi
Make up Designer: M. Mirkiani
Art Director: K. Moghadam
Production Sound Mixer: M. Sammakbashi
Production Manager: H. Mostafavi
Sound Designer: M. R. Delpak
Sound Editor: R. Narimizadeh
Investor: Pasargad Bank Executive Producer: N. Eskandarfar
Film Editor: H. Safiyari
Director of Photography: M. Kalari
What you are saying are not good reasons for a divorce.
- If there is something else let me know. - Like what?
Like if he is an addict, beats you or does not give you an allowance.
Nothing like that. He is a good, decent person.
Then why do you want a divorce?
He won't come with me.
If he does I'll cancel my request for a divorce.
- Will you come? - No, I won't.
- Why not, your honour? - You know why.
No I don't. Please explain again why.
Let her explain why we should move abroad in these circumstances.
- You give me one reason to stay. - I'll give you a thousand.
- Just one. - My father. I can't leave him.
But you can leave your wife?
- When did I leave you? - You brought me here.
You filed for a divorce.
When you tell your wife and child to leave, isn't that leaving them?
Your honour, didn't he just say leave if you want?
Yes and I'll say it again.
If you don't want to stay I can't keep you by force.
Keep your voice down. Calm down.
One day you came to live with me. Today you don't.
- When you prefer... - What does "you prefer" mean?
This was something we both started.
Your honour, after 18 months of running around and expenses, we got our visa.
It has been six months now and it will expire in 40 days.
Why should we lose this opportunity?
You don't want to lose this opportunity, then make a suggestion.
You know my situation.
Tell us what to do, your honour.
- His father is his excuse... - He is not my excuse. He's the reason.
- Let me speak. - Calm down.
His father has Alzheimer's. He doesn't even know that he's his son.
- What difference does it make to him? - Why are you saying that?
Does he even realise you are his son?
I know he is my father.
Your daughter or her future is not important to you?
Who said anything about our daughter? Why do you think only you care?
So the children living in this country don't have a future?
As a mother, I'd rather she didn't grow up in these circumstances.
What circumstances?
Is she better off here with both her parents or there without a father?
That's why I want him to come.
I can't leave.
How many times do I have to say it?
He can't come. So what happens to me?
Nothing. Go back to your life.
If I could I wouldn't file for a divorce.
Consent has to be mutual.
He just gave his.
Do you agree to a divorce?
If she prefers to leave her family to go live abroad, yes I do.
He agrees.
What about my daughter?
You have to agree on everything. How old is your daughter?
11 in two weeks.
She can't leave without her father's permission.
He won't give permission.
That's between you two.
Please sign here and good day.
Your honour, I came here for you to solve my problem.
Please sign here.
You too.
- Where should I sign? - Here.
He can have everything, I just want my daughter.
Our daughter is attached to me. She doesn't even want to go with you.
- She doesn't know better. - Why not?
She is 11 years old.
Please sign here and don't take the court's time.
- No one knows better except you. - No, you're the one who knows better.
Your honour, what should I do? I only have 40 days.
You can't file for a divorce over every little problem.
A little problem?
My problem is not little.
It is my daughter.
She is his daughter too. He has rights too.
My finding is that your problem is a small problem.
Please sign here and good day.
Nader and Simin, A Separation
Producer, Writer, Director Asghar Farhadi
You said the second floor.
This is the second floor.
Then what's that?
That's the ground floor, that's the first. This is the second.
The price we gave was for two floors.
But the buyer will pay you.
Only for two floors.
I don't understand what you're saying.
Call the buyer.
This is three floors.
I'll pay for one floor. Let me pass.
Excuse me, ma'am?
Go tell your dad they want to leave.
Why don't you tell him?
What did I say?
Didn't we agree?
I'm studying.
Hello.
Hello, ma'am.
I'll be right there.
I don't know how much you know.
The work is taking care of my father.
There is some housework too,
but the main work is giving him his medication on time,
keeping him away from the stove, from leaving the house.
Termeh, get your laundry.
You have to be here at 7:30 so I can go to work.
7:30 is too early.
I'll have to leave my house at 5 to get here by then.
Can you make it by 8?
I don't know.
8 is good too.
Ring the upstairs bell.
I'll leave the house keys up here.
- OK? - Yes.
Can you pay us please?
What's the pay per month?
She'll be right there.
300,000 a month.
That's too little.
No, that's the rate.
Ask around. The commute is far.
Several bus lines.
It's what I can afford.
If you agree you can start tomorrow.
Can I let you know tomorrow?
They might need this too.
I don't have change.
You have till the afternoon.
There is someone else I can hire if you can't come.
OK.
Termeh! Your laundry!
You're not coming?
- Why are you taking your books? - I want them.
All this for just 2 weeks?
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
Which setting does she use?
Should I go ask her?
You want to make me look bad?
- Simin, where're you going? - I'll be right back.
Just to the corner. I'll be right back.
I'll come back.
I have an appointment.
Four.
Why four?
Because it has faded.
She must have used it the most.
Four it is.
From now on we'll set everything on four.
She is really leaving.
She'll be back.
Termeh!
Come stay with your grandfather.
Dad?
Termeh, honey, go to your room.
Dad, get up.
Let go of her hand.
Get up. I want to take you to the bathroom.
Where are you taking me?
The bathroom and then to get the paper.
Darling, I said go to your room...
- Where are you taking me? - Come on.
Don't put your hand there.
I'm taking this CD.
Take whichever you want.
No, just this one.
Bye.
I thought you live there too.
No, I've moved to my mum's.
This is a bit difficult.
No, you can trust him.
Don't worry about these things.
Besides, he won't be around.
He leaves early and comes back when you leave.
Do bring your daughter. She'll keep my daughter company
and I'll feel better.
Tell your sister-in-law your decision.
Where are you going?
What's this?
Oxygen.
What's oxygen?
Get away. You'll wake him.
I can't hear anything.
What is it doing?
Hello.
Where do you want to go?
- The paper. - What?
I want the paper.
The paper is in your room.
Come, I'll take you to your room.
I'll take you to your room and get your meal.
Mummy...
he's peed in his pants.
Sit on the bed.
What's that?
What are you doing here?
Go get your shoes. You can see the floor's wet.
He'd say when he needed to go...
Take him to the bathroom...
I can't come till 12. I have class.
Call my husband.
Do you have his number?
Write it down.
There's a pen by the phone.
If I bring you some pants can you change?
Your clothes, can you change them?
Simin?
Can you wash yourself?
Simin?
Here are your clothes.
Wash yourself and put them on.
I put your towel here.
- OK? - Yes.
Clean yourself up.
Put your pants in there.
Will you manage?
Your pants.
Take them off.
Wear the ones I gave you.
OK?
Simin...
Hello. I had a religious question.
I am working in a house.
There is an old man I am supposed to care for.
I wanted to ask...
Pardon me, but he has wet his pants.
I wanted to know if I change him, will it count as a sin?
No one is here.
He's 70 or 80 years old and he's senile...
The urgency is that the poor guy has been sitting like this for half an hour.
I can...?
I won't tell dad.
My angel.
Get up.
Open your legs.
OK, now take off your pants.
Card!
Everyone's staring.
Let them.
- How much? - 37.5.
- Any change? - He didn't give it.
- You asked? - It's his tip.
Tip? Sir, wait one sec.
A tip is for when he pumps the gas. Go get it.
- Dad! - Quick!
Wait.
Here.
Keep it.
Really?
Hello.
Hello, Termeh.
Hello.
- Hello, how are you? - Fine, thank you.
I'll get my books.
And your test results.
- How are you, Ms Qahraei? - Fine, thanks, and you?
Fine, thanks.
Sorry we're late.
It's OK. How's your wife?
- Good, thank you. - We'll get started.
- Hello, sir. - Hello.
How are you, Dad?
- Hi, young lady. - Hello.
Here's the paper.
Did you read the paper for him or did he read it for you?
Son...
Ali is married.
- Who's Ali? - Ali.
Yeah, Ali's married. Termeh, hurry.
His oxygen valve wasn't shut.
He must've opened it.
From tomorrow tighten it a bit more so he can't open it.
Sorry, but...
I can't come anymore.
Didn't we say every day?
The commute is too much.
I turned someone else away. It's 4pm.
How can I find someone now for tomorrow morning?
It's too much work.
Really I can't. The work is heavy, I can't.
Come to the other room, please.
- Somayeh, where's your scarf? - It's here.
Maybe you're tired because it's your first day.
No.
You were here for a few minutes. You saw.
Somayeh, come get your bag.
Can you please give me that number?
They also do sonograms.
It moved a lot today.
Then it's a boy.
It was kicking in Mummy's tummy.
Because he wants to come out...
To play with me.
Can you write it in here please?
Tell them Qahraei sent you.
They know me.
- Is it a man or a woman? - A woman.
Call first.
You had to tell me yesterday.
How can I leave him at home alone tomorrow?
- Where does your mum keep the tea? - I don't know.
You should've told me I've to clean him.
Clean him?
He soiled his pants today.
It's not right for me to clean him.
Please pay me for today so I can go.
He always said when he had to go.
There are companies you can call for a male helper.
I can't just let anyone into my home.
Here.
Count it, please.
Sorry, but it's a religious issue.
It's OK.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
Bye.
Goodbye.
Yes?
I wanted to know if it is OK for me
to give your number to my husband
and tell him I got it out of the paper.
For the housework and your father.
Give him the job description
and if he agrees tell him to come...
I don't want to tell him I know you.
I didn't tell him I was coming here.
Then tell him to call me or tell him to come here tonight.
It's late for tonight.
I'll come tomorrow.
Just don't give the job to anyone else.
You'll see with him for the money.
That's not a problem. Tell him to call me.
I will arrange to meet him.
- Thank you. - You're welcome. Bye.
And thank you.
Mr Lavasani?
Go ahead.
Hello. I am Samadi.
- I called about the job. - Yes, how are you?
Sorry I'm late.
It's OK. Where did you work before?
I was a cobbler.
And you're OK with cleaning him?
With what?
Since yesterday he's been soiling himself.
I'll treat him like my own father.
But you'll be alone with him and you have to really watch him.
Your wife won't be there?
No, I am single for now.
Excuse me but isn't 300,000 too little for this work?
How much did you have in mind?
Maybe if you could pay 400,000...
I really can't pay that.
I'll come for a few days.
If you like my work, add something to the 300,000.
- If not don't pay me. - Here's the address.
I can even start today.
No, there's someone there today. Start tomorrow and bring an ID.
Like what?
Any legal ID will do.
Pious?
Worshipper.
Barren?
Sandbar.
Desert!
Desert.
Insurrection?
Rebellion.
Doorbell?
- Razieh. - No!
Her husband.
Yes.
Give the Persian version of the following words...
- "Maquette"? - Nemunak.
"Compote"?
Khoshaab.
"Guarantee"?
Tazmin, zemanat.
That's Arabic, not Persian.
That's what my teacher said.
Don't give me that.
What's wrong is wrong, no matter who says what.
- For "guarantee" write... - She'll deduct points.
That's OK, let her.
Write poshtvaneh.
Poshtvaneh.
Hello.
What happened? Your husband was supposed to come today.
Sorry, he couldn't make it.
What about tomorrow?
I don't know. If he doesn't, I'll come.
I hope he won't change his mind everyday.
No, poor guy wanted to come.
Last night, one of his creditors came with an officer and took him away.
Yes but if something comes up and he can't make it
I need to know in advance.
No, he will definitely come.
I'll go see the creditor and beg him
to release him.
Please lock the door behind me.
Goodbye.
Hi.
Don't step on it. It is dirty.
Go take the garbage out.
Can you?
Yes.
Where will I get you a clean dress?
Take it off!
Mummy...
he's not in his room.
- What? - He's not in his room.
Go look in the bathroom.
Like that.
Block the ball. OK?
Give me five.
- Grandpa, whose side are you on? - He's the manager.
Did you see that?
What's wrong?
Sit here.
You OK?
Where've you been?
Poor thing has been waiting for half an hour.
It's a long commute.
Hello.
Also, take the garbage out with the bin.
The bags tear and dirty the stairs.
Yesterday I got dizzy. I dropped the bag and it tore.
I'll mop the stairs.
Go in.
Let us in.
Let me close the door.
- Mrs... - She's not there?
- What's her kid's name? - Somayeh.
Don't sit there. It's wet.
Somayeh!
Mrs Khalani!
Knock.
Grandpa!
Mrs Khalani!
Yes.
- Hello, how are you? - Fine, thanks.
Did you see the lady that works for us?
She was mopping the stairs.
- When? - Before noon.
- She's not there? - No. Thanks.
Wait here. I'll get the keys from the car.
What's wrong?
Dad?
Get his feet.
Dad, get up, look at Termeh.
Dad!
He's breathing.
Don't worry.
Does your arm hurt? Help me take his shirt off.
Move your arm.
Does it hurt?
Take a step.
Walk.
Let's get the paper, Dad.
Move your leg.
Does it hurt? Let me see what's happened.
Who did this to you?
I want to see if your legs are OK.
Let me... Honey, go to your room.
- Has something happened? - No. Go out.
She's gone, Dad.
Let me see your legs.
Take them off.
Scum!
Honey, did you take money from the drawer?
No.
OK, go to the kitchen.
I told you to go to the kitchen.
You saw that nothing happened.
Go on... Close the door.
Hello.
Come here.
Mummy, I'm thirsty.
Watch him.
Hello.
Where were you?
Something came up. I had to go out.
You had no right to go.
- He was asleep. - So you lock the door and leave?
I was gone briefly.
Briefly? You're lying.
He was dying when I got here!
He always naps at this time so I...
So you do this everyday?
Lock the door and run your errands?
No. I swear to God, today I had to.
- Why did you tie his hand? - Go wait outside.
Was this our agreement?
I had to go.
I had no choice.
Thanks a lot!
You tie his hand everyday
and go do your own stuff.
Is he OK?
Thanks a lot!
Wait outside, sweetie.
Go check on grandpa.
Why did you go in that room?
Which room?
The one you took the money from.
I took money from that room?
- Don't I pay you? - I took money?
You didn't take it?
I swear I didn't take any money.
Get out.
Sir, I'm swearing on our martyrs.
You say I took money.
Here, look in my bag. If I took it, it should be here.
Here, take this.
Give me my bag.
I am swearing on our martyrs that I didn't go there.
Here's my bag.
What are you doing?
I didn't go there.
I'm swearing on our martyrs that I didn't step into that room.
- Get out. - You're saying...
What did I do? Don't touch me!
I won't touch you. Get out.
I won't leave till I get what I deserve!
What you deserve is for me to kick you out.
Because of her I won't.
Get out! I'm doing you a favour by throwing you out.
Tell me what's happened to him.
It's my house, I want you out.
Fine but it's not right.
- It displeases God. - Out!
That's it.
Dad.
Open the door. It's me. I want to come in...
This is how you watch him?
Open the door.
Go check what's behind you.
Have a look.
Open the door!
It's no use shouting.
This is why I asked you to watch him.
Maybe his leg hurts and he can't get up.
Grandpa...
Dad, open the door.
Open the door, please.
I'm going to push the door open.
It'll hit you, Dad. Move aside.
I'm going to push the door open.
Why do you do this to yourself?
Who told you to come in?
- What happened to him? - Give me the key. Get out!
I didn't steal from you.
You are pissing me off!
I didn't.
- Don't give me that! - I wouldn't be here now if I had.
Get out.
Pay me for today.
You already took your pay, didn't you?
Since 5:30 this morning with my daughter... Somayeh!
Sir, wait!
Get out.
I swear I didn't steal.
Get out!
What happened?
Sit.
What happened?
Mummy, be careful.
Tell her to work with you on your English.
Bye, Grandpa.
Dad, Termeh said bye.
Careful!
OK.
What is it?
Mum says come in.
Tell her grandpa's in the car.
She says it's important.
Not divorced yet and already ignoring us!
I'm busy.
People divorce their wives to get less busy.
Ma'am, these channels have too much static.
OK, set the ones you can.
- Come and sit. - Thank you. Simin...
Hi.
Where's Termeh?
In the car with dad.
Then bring him in too.
No, he is tired.
It's his nap time.
What is it?
Did you have a fight with that woman?
Did she come see you?
Her sister-in-law called.
Shameless!
What did she do?
Tied the old man to the bed and locked the door.
Went after her own errands.
If I'd gotten there 10 minutes later I would've lost him.
Is he OK?
He had fallen off the bed.
I don't know for how long he was like that.
Where had she gone?
How should I know?
She said you hit her.
I hit her?
- Nonsense. - Then why is she in the hospital?
Hospital? Why?
You're asking me?
I just pushed her out of the house.
The sister-in-law called and told me off.
Saying what?
That if she dies, her blood will be on your hands.
Stuff like that.
- She didn't say what happened? - I hung up. She started cursing.
That's what you get for hiring people off the streets.
Don't blame me. I told you I only know her sister-in-law.
Did she say which hospital?
- Hello. - Yes?
Hold please.
A woman by the name of Razieh was brought in tonight.
- What's her family name? - I don't know. She was admitted earlier.
Why was she brought in?
- They just told us... - That she was taken to hospital.
I'll call you back. Bye.
Her husband's last name is Samadi.
Razieh Asnaqi?
Is she in her thirties?
She had surgery. She's in post-op.
Why surgery?
She had a miscarriage.
Is she OK now?
Hello? Hold.
Yes.
Is her family here?
If they are, they are downstairs.
Thank you.
What did you do to her?
What did I do to her?
Hello.
- How are you? - Fine, thanks.
Hello, ma'am.
How is she?
Who?
Your wife.
They took her to the ward.
Do you know her?
- I know her. - My wife.
- They didn't have sandwiches. - Hello.
Can we see her?
Where do you know her from?
Your sister introduced her to us for housework.
Thanks a lot!
She was coming to your house to work?
She came for a few days.
Apparently you couldn't come so she came in your place.
Come sit and eat something.
You mean she took care of your father?
Just for a few days.
Two or three days.
Why didn't you tell me this at the bank?
I thought she would tell you.
Why have you come here now?
To see if we can do something.
Do what?
Help. We were worried.
Did she fall?
Come with me. I'll explain.
I'll explain to you... Come with me.
I understand your situation.
You kill her child and now you've come to do what?
I'm really sorry.
I'm sorry won't be a child to her.
Just tell me one thing.
I'll explain outside.
Wait! Why didn't you tell me that day?
I told you. I thought she...
You live alone in that house.
Let him go.
Calm down.
This is a hospital.
Don't!
Stop!
Why the hell did you come here?
Let me see.
- My own sister? - I'm sorry.
Forgive me.
Let me see.
Come out here.
I want to talk to you.
Please, I beg you. Hojjat!
Do you want your seat down?
No.
I'll take you home then I'll get dad and Termeh.
No.
No?
You want to go to your parents' like this?
It's over. You're coming home tonight.
I don't want to.
Where are you going?
Hand it in.
Did you hear his complaint?
It was the 13th.
I'm sorry. I was really upset when I heard.
- I went to the hospital. - Then you admit it.
Is this the medical examiner's report?
It is the hospital report that we took
to the medical examiner.
Four and half months, male.
Please explain.
I accept that I was a bit rough.
By rough you mean you pushed her?
No. I tried to get her out of my house.
Be clear. Your charge is murder.
It was 1 9 weeks old. A full human being.
I didn't intend to push her.
I wanted her to leave so I could close the door.
- You didn't push me? - Ma'am, please.
If I knew she were pregnant,
I wouldn't even have tried to get her out of the house.
I just wanted to close the door.
Do you accept his explanation?
He didn't push. He grabbed me here and threw me and I fell on the stairs.
I didn't throw you.
I wanted to get you out of my house.
Who throws out a pregnant woman?
I didn't know.
Why are you lying?
I found out in the hospital.
Your honour, can't everyone tell
from the body of a woman that she is pregnant?
Four to five months pregnant.
When would I even see you?
I was already gone or leaving when she'd come.
When I'd come, she looked like this.
Always with the chador.
How can anyone tell she was pregnant?
He can claim that he couldn't guess.
I didn't think a pregnant woman would come for this kind of work.
Your honour, I spoke of my pregnancy
in front of him, his daughter and her tutor.
They all heard it.
When? I don't remember.
No, of course you wouldn't remember.
The issue isn't that I knew or not.
Yes.
If it's proven that you knew
the court can request a prison term of one to three years.
- Well? - What?
No, I didn't know.
His daughter's tutor can testify.
Can she come in tomorrow?
I don't want her or the school involved.
It's not good for my daughter.
You trash. You've killed my child.
It's bad for your child?
She matters but ours was an animal?
Don't insult...
Am I insulting? He took my pregnant wife...
Quiet or I'll put you in prison.
Please, he's a bit hot-tempered.
Hot-tempered?
I should sue you for working for a single man we don't even know.
I wanted to help with the bills. He hasn't worked for months.
The tutor has to come in as a witness.
Call her to come in tomorrow.
Your honour,
I'm here today for one thing.
I lost my child but it didn't hurt as much
as when he accused me of being a thief.
We're thieves?
If we stole
we wouldn't come to wipe your father's arse.
Do you have proof that she stole?
I didn't say she stole.
Money was missing
and it was the same amount that I pay her.
Is that why you fought?
He accused her of stealing.
Your honour, my father has Alzheimer's.
She tied his hand to the bed and left the house.
That day I came home early.
I saw him on the floor with his hand tied.
I thought he had died.
She came back
and I'm not saying I wasn't angry,
I was.
I told her to leave and she wouldn't.
Where should I have gone?
He accused me of stealing.
If I hadn't asked for the money and left
he would've thought I had stolen.
Sit down.
- Was your father hurt? - Yes, he was.
How hurt? If he had been
he would've filed a complaint.
Yes, he was hurt.
Where are you going?
I'm going to check on my child.
Come back quick.
Close the door.
What's taking so long?
I'm not well. You go, I'll come.
He says you locked up his father and left.
What should I say?