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Sun Children

2021, Persian. Directed by Majid Majidi.

The story of 12-year-old Ali and his three friends. Together they work hard to survive and support their families, doing small jobs in a garage and committing petty crimes to make fast money. In a turn of events that seems miraculous, Ali is entrusted to find hidden treasure underground. He recruits his gang, but first, to gain access to the tunnel, the children must enroll at the Sun School, a charitable institution that tries to educate street kids and child laborers, close to where the treasure is located.

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1h 39m
Post-credits
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Language
Persian
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Sun Children is streaming on Strand Releasing in India.

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Released
14 May 2021
Original title
خورشید
Country
Iran
Written by
Majid Majidi, Nima Javidi
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Is Sun Children worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Sun Children?

Sun Children runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).

Does Sun Children have a post-credits scene?

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Sun Children parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

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Which OTT platform is Sun Children on?

Sun Children is streaming on Strand Releasing in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like Sun Children?

If you liked Sun Children, try Capernaum, Children of Heaven, A Hero.

Who directed Sun Children?

Sun Children (2021) was directed by Majid Majidi and stars Ali Nasirian, Javad Ezzati, Tannaz Tabatabaei.

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