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The Sea and the Flying Fish
The story of a teenage boy Ehsan, a young, innocent deaf and dumb inmate of a correctional camp, who communicates through painting. During his internment he learns that his father has sold his sister to pay off his debts. This makes Ehsan eager to break out of prison to save his sister.
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The story of a teenage boy Ehsan, a young, innocent deaf and dumb inmate of a correctional camp, who communicates through painting. During his internment he learns that his father has sold his sister to pay off his debts. This makes Ehsan eager to break out of prison to save his sister.
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Genre:Drama, Family, Fantasy
Written By:Mehrdad Ghafarzadeh, Akbar Rooh
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Runtime:78 minutes
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