The Pearl
The Pearl
2012, FA. Directed by Siroos Hassanpoor.
Blending fiction with stunning environmental documentary footage, the film tells the story of 12-year-old Maher and his sister Mahrokh, children of Karin, a poor pearl diver. Karin is gravely ill and requires heart surgery in Tehran. Desperate to help, Maher tries various ways to raise the money. He begins by unearthing turtle eggs to sell, defying the local belief that these animals bring good luck and should be left undisturbed. Ultimately, he decides to dive for pearls himself—an activity fraught with danger.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- FA
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- 22 November 2012
- Original title
- Morvarid
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The Pearl runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Pearl isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 November 2012. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pearl?
If you liked The Pearl, try Last Breath, Whalefall, Deep Water.
Who directed The Pearl?
The Pearl (2012) was directed by Siroos Hassanpoor.