Drought and Lies
2016, Persian. Directed by Pedram Alizadeh.
Omid happily celebrates his birthday with his wife and her family at a beautiful villa near the Caspian Sea. A phone call from Omid's ex-wife puts the festivities on hold as she drops a bombshell that threatens to unravel the new life he is trying to lead. Written by Iranian playwright Mohammad Yaghoubi, this insightful drama tackles marital and social issues with sharp dialogue and knowing humour.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Persian
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- Released
- 28 September 2016
- Original title
- خشکسالی و دروغ
- Country
- Iran
- Written by
- Mohammad Yaghoobi
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $2M
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Drought and Lies runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Drought and Lies isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 September 2016. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Drought and Lies?
If you liked Drought and Lies, try The Operative, My Dinner with Hervé, Salomé.
Who directed Drought and Lies?
Drought and Lies (2016) was directed by Pedram Alizadeh and stars Mohammad Reza Golzar, Pegah Ahangarani, Ali Sarabi.