The Buffalo 2015
In Kaveh Sajadi Hoseini's gripping Iranian crime drama *The Buffalo* (2015), a desperate couple's plan to escape Iran takes a tragic turn in the misty port city of Anzali.
Director: Kaveh Sajadi Hoseini
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Buffalo (2015) about?
This Iranian crime drama follows a couple, Shokufeh and Iman, who travel to Anzali to escape Iran with their life savings. After Iman drowns in a lagoon while trying to retrieve their dropped valuables, a diver named Bahram is tasked with finding his body. What begins as a grim recovery mission turns into a tense, emotional connection between Bahram and Shokufeh.
Who directed The Buffalo?
The Buffalo was directed by Kaveh Sajadi Hoseini, an Iranian filmmaker known for his moody, atmospheric storytelling.
Who stars in The Buffalo?
The film stars Parviz Parastouei as Bahram, Soheila Golestani as Shokufeh, Pantea Panahiha, Houman Seyyedi, and Milad Shah Hosseini.
Is The Buffalo (2015) worth watching?
*The Buffalo* offers a slow-burn, character-driven crime drama with strong performances and a somber atmosphere. While not a high-octane thriller, its themes of desperation, loss, and fleeting connections make it a compelling watch for fans of Iranian cinema and gritty dramas.
How long is The Buffalo?
The Buffalo runs for 90 minutes.
About The Buffalo (2015) — A Crime Drama of Love, Loss, and Late-Night Dives
In Kaveh Sajadi Hoseini's gripping Iranian crime drama *The Buffalo* (2015), a desperate couple's plan to escape Iran takes a tragic turn in the misty port city of Anzali. Shokufeh and Iman arrive by the lagoon, clutching their life savings and valuables, but fate intervenes when their bag plunges into the murky waters. As Iman drowns in a desperate attempt to retrieve it, a local diver—known as Bahram the Buffalo—dives in to recover the body. What begins as a grim task evolves into an unexpected connection between Bahram and the grieving Shokufeh, weaving a tale of loss, survival, and the fragile bonds formed in the shadows of crime. With its moody atmosphere and stark realism, Hoseini's film explores the human cost of desperation and the quiet resilience that emerges in its wake.
Shot with a raw, documentary-like style, *The Buffalo* (2015) immerses viewers in the gritty underbelly of a port city where borders blur between crime and chance. Parviz Parastouei delivers a standout performance as Bahram, the diver whose quiet strength contrasts with the fragile vulnerability of Soheila Golestani's Shokufeh. As their bond deepens, the film confronts themes of sacrifice, fate, and the thin line between redemption and ruin in a world where trust is a luxury few can afford.