Kabuli Kid

2008

Kabuli Kid

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When an Afghani taxi driver realizes that his latest fare left an infant child in the back seat of his cab, his quest to track down the mother sends his fate in a direction he never thought possible. The mother having long since disappeared into the crowded streets, prompting distressed driver Khaled to take the child first to the police, and later to a local orphanage. Indifference and unforeseen obstacles hinder Khaled's quest to reunite the child with his mother at every turn, in time leading him to surmise that he should take the founding home - at least temporarily. After all, Khaled has only fathered girls, and even his own dad thinks it a good idea to care for the boy. Though he isn't entirely opposed to the idea of raising a boy, Khaled ultimately makes the decision to post a reward in hopes that the mother will recognize her child and step forward to claim him.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Art House & International, Comedy, Drama
Directed By:

Barmak Akram
Written By:

Barmak Akram/France
Runtime:

94 minutes

Cast

Haji Gul Aser
as Khaled

Hadji Gul
as Khaled

Valery Shatz

Valéry Schatz
as Mathieu

Amélie Glenn
as Marie

Mohammad Chafi Sahel
as Baba

Helena Alam
as Khaleds Frau

Mustafa Haidari
as Radiojournalist

Messi Gul

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Critic Reviews for Kabuli Kid

All Critics (1) | Fresh (1)

Boasts the neorealism of contemporary Iranian cinema, a mode that lends its story authenticity even during excessively didactic moments.

January 21, 2011 | Full Review…

Nick Schager
House Next Door