The Color of Paradise

A tender, heartbreaking immersion into a blind boy's sensory world, steeped in nature and faith, building to an overwhelming emotional climax.

Directed by

Majid Majidi

Genres

Family, Drama

Starring

Hossein Mahjoub, Mohsen Ramezani, Salameh Feyzi

Tagline

Story of a little boy, who sees the world by his heart and hands not by eyes...

Overview

Mohammad joyfully returns to his tiny village on summer vacation from the Institute for the Blind, unaware of his widowed father's intentions to disown him in order to win the hand—and dowry—of a local woman. With the wedding swiftly approaching, Mohammad's future hangs precariously in the balance as his father struggles against his destiny, unable to see the wonder of life and love that's so clear to his son.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, warm and bleak. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Family, isolation, faith, grief

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Watch the trailer on YouTube (opens in a new tab)