How long is The White Balloon?

The White Balloon is 1 hr 25 min long.

Who is Razieh in The White Balloon?

Aida Mohammadkhani plays Razieh in the film.

The White Balloon

Name: The White Balloon
Duration: 85
Rating: 89

NR 1 hr 25 min

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It's New Year's Eve in Tehran, Iran, where it's a tradition to buy or catch a fish. Seven-year-old Razieh (Aida Mohammadkhani) yearns for a new goldfish for her family's pond, but in 90 minutes all the shops will close for a week-long holiday. After she and her brother, Ali (Mohsen Kafili), convince their mother (Fereshteh Sadre Orafaiy) to give them the family's last 500 tomans, they must make it to the market in time, ward off shady characters looking to prey on them and hang on to the money.

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How long is The White Balloon?: The White Balloon is 1 hr 25 min long.

Who directed The White Balloon?: Jafar Panahi

Who is Razieh in The White Balloon?: Aida Mohammadkhani plays Razieh in the film.

What is The White Balloon about?: It's New Year's Eve in Tehran, Iran, where it's a tradition to buy or catch a fish. Seven-year-old Razieh (Aida Mohammadkhani) yearns for a new goldfish for her family's pond, but in 90 minutes all the shops will close for a week-long holiday. After she and her brother, Ali (Mohsen Kafili), convince their mother (Fereshteh Sadre Orafaiy) to give them the family's last 500 tomans, they must make it to the market in time, ward off shady characters looking to prey on them and hang on to the money.