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Scream of the Ants

Scream of the Ants

2006•1h 29m•5.6/10
DramaAdventure

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5.6/10(12)

A girl believing in God marries an atheist, who is consumed by doubt. They decide to spend their honeymoon in India...

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Production

Wild Bunch, Makhmalbaf Film House Productions

Language

FA

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Mamhoud Chokrollahi

Mahnour Shadzi

Woman

Karl Maass

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