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معما

Mystery | معما

PersianAction, Adventure 96 min 1986

In the year 1356, on the eve of the US President’s visit to Tehran, a tragic incident unfolds as Reza Dargahi, an airport employee, accidentally strikes Sergeant Rahmati, a patrol constable, with his speeding vehicle. The incident takes a disturbing turn as the constable’s firearm goes missing under mysterious circumstances.

The Intelligence Department swiftly assigns Captain Kayani and Captain Ghasemi to investigate the case. The security organization suspects a potential link between the vanishing weapon and a plot to assassinate the American President, heightening the urgency of the situation. Reza and several witnesses find themselves under intense pressure as the investigation unfolds.

Tragically, Reza is killed during this complex and high-stakes investigation. As the police painstakingly comb the scene, they make a startling discovery: the missing gun is found. However, this turn of events takes a darker twist when Captain Kayani and Captain Ghasemi are arrested for alleged dereliction of duty.

In a shocking development, orders are issued for the execution of the arrested officers and other detainees. The narrative takes a grim turn as the story unfolds against the backdrop of political intrigue and a high-stakes visit, leaving lives shattered and justice hanging in the balance.

Director
Hossein Zandbaf
Writer
Naser Shamloo
Cinematography
Morteza Rastgar
Editor
Hossein Zandbaf
Music
Hossein Zandbaf
Production Company
Hamrah Filmmaking Group

Cast & Crew
Ali Torabi, Enayatullah Shafi'i, Hadi Eslami, Mohammad Barsouzian, Morteza Ahmadi