not rated; 99 minutes; in Persian & English with English subtitles; Directed by: Panah Panahi
Starring: Pantea Panahiha, Hasan Majuni, Rayan Sarlak
Hit the Road is a striking, charming, sharp-witted, and deeply moving comic drama that follows a family of four -- two middle-aged parents and their sons, one a taciturn adult, the other an ebullient six-year-old -- as they drive across the Iranian countryside. Over the course of the trip, they bond over memories of the past, grapple with fears of the unknown, and fuss over their sick dog. Unspoken tensions arise and the film builds emotional momentum as it slowly reveals the furtive purpose for their journey. The result is a deeply human drama that offers an authentic, raw, and deeply sincere observation of an Iranian family preparing to part with one of their own.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PTz6Dzsv6A