About this movie
Set against the stunning landscape of rural Iran, Shirak is a symbolic rural drama centered on a young boy who lives in a small agricultural village that is being terrorized by wild boars. When his father is mauled to death by the boars during an attack on one of the village fields, Shirak suddenly finds himself the head of the household. Determined to hunt down the dangerous animals and kill them, he picks dates in order to be able to purchase a watchdog from one of the local villagers. Together, Shirak and his dog confront the beasts when they attack the village.
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How long is Shirak?
Shirak has a runtime of 1h 54m (1 hour and 54 minutes).
Who directed Shirak?
Shirak was directed by Dariush Mehrjui and released in 1988.
Who stars in Shirak?
The cast of Shirak includes Ezzatollah Entezami, Mehdi Asadi, Hamid Jebeli, Farzaneh Kaboli.
What is the TMDB rating for Shirak?
Shirak has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 2 votes.
