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Kandahar

1h 25m2001Mohsen Makhmalbaf
IMDb: 6.8/10Rotten: 89%Metacritic: 76/100
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After an Afghanistan-born woman who lives in Canada receives a letter from her suicidal sister, she takes a perilous journey through Afghanistan to try to find her.

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Middle EastRefugeeAfghanistanIslamFamineMujahidBased On True StorySisterTalibanTeacher

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kandahar (2001) about?

After an Afghanistan-born woman who lives in Canada receives a letter from her suicidal sister, she takes a perilous journey through Afghanistan to try to find her.

Who stars in Kandahar?

Kandahar stars Nelofer Pazira (Nafas), Ike Ogut (Naghadar), Hassan Tantai (Tabib Sahid), Sadou Teymouri (Khak), Hoyatala Hakimi (Hayat). The film was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.

How long is Kandahar?

Kandahar has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2001. It is rated Not Rated.

Is Kandahar worth watching?

Kandahar holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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