The Brother
1971, Persian. Directed by Shapur Gharib.
The entire city eagerly awaits Kaku’s return, anticipating his response to a collective injustice they have endured. When Kaku finally comes back, his brother is particularly eager to see him. However, in practice, Kaku appears unexpectedly tame and calm. He yearns for a peaceful life after his release from prison. As subsequent events unfold, Kaku’s capacity for serenity is tested, particularly in the incident involving his brother’s beloved girl and the final confrontation with a neighborhood bully.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Persian
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- Released
- 26 May 1971
- Original title
- کاکو
- Country
- Iran
- Written by
- Reza Mirlohi
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The Brother runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Brother isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 May 1971. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Brother?
The Brother (1971) was directed by Shapur Gharib and stars Naser Malek Motiee, Afarin Obeisi, Manoochehr Vossoogh.