During their brief marriage they were considered to be the country’s biggest celebrity power couple. In 1980, Googoosh was imprisoned for nearly one month after the Revolution. A landmark in Kimiai’s career, The Deer tells the story of two friends — one a recovering addict, the other a fugitive — navigating life’s hardships and societal indifference.
Recognized internationally, it cemented Kimiai’s reputation as a master of character-driven narratives that explore society’s underbelly. It remains one of the most celebrated films in cinema history. Adapted from a story by literary master Sadegh Hedayat, Dash Akol focuses on love, honor, and personal sacrifice. Love, honor, loyalty, conflict between personal desire and social expectation.
