The Friend
1992, FA. Directed by Jafar Panahi.
This is the first fiction short movie of Panahi, who offers us his vision on what it is like to be a young boy and is considered to be an homage to Abbas Kiarostami's 'Bread and the Alley'
- Runtime
- 0h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- FA
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- Released
- 1 January 1992
- Original title
- Doust
- Country
- Iran
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How long is The Friend?
The Friend runs 42 minutes (0h 42m).
Does The Friend have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Friend on?
The Friend isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1992. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Friend?
If you liked The Friend, try A Corner in Wheat, Anuja, Girl in the Box.
Who directed The Friend?
The Friend (1992) was directed by Jafar Panahi.