The Felt-Hatted Man | Kulāhʹnamadī | کلاه نمدی

Habib, the son of a cart driver, and Banafsheh, the daughter of a wealthy man, are in love with each other. However, Mohsen, the master of the village, who is attempting to seduce the girl, kidnaps Banafsheh with the help of his men. Habib clashes with the master and his men, rescuing Banafsheh and returning her home. The master orders one of his men to hide some of his jewelry at Habib’s house and later accuses Habib of theft. Following the master’s complaint and the discovery of the jewelry, Habib is arrested and thrown into prison. A girl named Nilufar who is pregnant by the master, gives birth to her child and entrusts it to Banafsheh. Afterward, in a bid to rid herself of disgrace, she throws herself off a cliff and takes her own life. The master, aided by the village fortune teller, spreads rumors that Banafsheh has an illegitimate child, compelling her to leave the village. After Habib is released from prison, Banafsheh returns to the village, but Habib pushes her away. Uncle Hasan reveals the secret of Nilufar and her child to Habib, and with the help of the villagers, Habib confronts the master and hands him over to the authorities.