| Djomeh | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Hassan Yektapanah |
| Written by | Hassan Yektapanah |
| Produced by | Fatomeh Abol Ghassemi |
| Starring | Rashid Akbari |
| Cinematography | Ali Loghmani |
| Edited by | Hassan Yektapanah |
Release date |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Iran |
| Language | Persian |
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