Bacheha-Ye aseman

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 30/100
Total warning time: 1m 13s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 10/100 (0s)
  • 🟢 10/100 [00:45:23] Brief scene of a woman adjusting her headscarf, no explicit nudity.
Drug Use: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Violence: 🟡 40/100 (1m 13s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:30:12 - 00:30:45] A child is scolded and mildly punished by an adult, no physical harm shown.
  • 🟡 50/100 [01:05:30 - 01:06:10] A child falls and gets injured, some blood is shown.
Strong Language: 🟢 10/100 (0s)
  • 🟢 10/100 [00:15:40] Mild language used by a child in frustration.
Bacheha-Ye aseman
Year: 1997
Certificate: PG
Runtime: 89 min
Genre: Drama, Family, Sport
IMDB: 8.3
Meta Score: 77
Votes: 65341
Gross: 933,933
Director: Majid Majidi
Stars: Mohammad Amir Naji, Amir Farrokh Hashemian, Bahare Seddiqi, Nafise Jafar-Mohammadi
Overview: After a boy loses his sister's pair of shoes, he goes on a series of adventures in order to find them. When he can't, he tries a new way to "win" a new pair.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of 'Bacheha-Ye aseman' (Children of Heaven)?
A: 'Bacheha-Ye aseman' follows the story of a young boy named Ali, who loses his sister Zahra's only pair of shoes. To avoid burdening their financially struggling family, the siblings secretly share Ali's shoes, leading to a series of heartfelt and poignant events as Ali tries to find a way to replace them.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'Bacheha-Ye aseman'?
A: The main actors in 'Bacheha-Ye aseman' include Mohammad Amir Naji as Ali and Zahra's father, Amir Farrokh Hashemian as Ali, Bahare Seddiqi as Zahra, and Nafise Jafar-Mohammadi in a supporting role.
Q: What awards did 'Bacheha-Ye aseman' win?
A: 'Bacheha-Ye aseman' was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1998. It also won several international awards, including the Grand Prix des Amériques at the Montreal World Film Festival and the Audience Award at the Fajr Film Festival.
Q: Who directed 'Bacheha-Ye aseman'?
A: The movie was directed by Majid Majidi, an acclaimed Iranian filmmaker known for his emotionally resonant and visually striking storytelling.
Q: Why is 'Bacheha-Ye aseman' considered a significant film?
A: 'Bacheha-Ye aseman' is celebrated for its touching narrative, authentic performances, and its portrayal of childhood innocence and resilience in the face of hardship. It is one of the most internationally recognized Iranian films and has been praised for its universal themes of family, love, and perseverance.