Modest Reception (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2013, Modest Reception is a comedy and drama film directed by Mani Haghighi, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. This twisted Iranian narrative follows a mysterious couple from Tehran as they distribute large bags of money in an impoverished mountain border town. Beginning as a black comedy, the film's mood transforms as the games played by Kaveh (director Mani Haghighi) and Leyla (Taraneh Alidoosti) become increasingly perverse, as they find inventive ways of humiliating the recipients of the cash. The immorality of the central characters is at times sickening, and their chain of lies is often as puzzling to us as they are to the townsfolk depicted onscreen. What is the relationship between the pair and why are they giving away money to the needy? Modest Reception has no easy answers nor pat resolutions - instead Haghighi takes the viewer on an intriguing ride into the dark recesses of the human spirit.
Who’s in it. Modest Reception stars Mani Haghighi as Kaveh, Tarane Alidousti as Leyla, Saber Abar and Saeed Changizian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Modest Reception has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Modest Reception page.
If you liked it. Fans of Modest Reception tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Modest Reception (2013)?
- In US, Modest Reception is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Modest Reception worth watching?
- Modest Reception holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Modest Reception?
- Modest Reception stars Mani Haghighi, Tarane Alidousti, Saber Abar, Saeed Changizian and Esmaeil Khalaj.
- When was Modest Reception released?
- Modest Reception was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.