Gold and Copper (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2011, Gold and Copper is a drama film directed by Homayoun Assadian, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A Tehran mullah-in-training struggles to take care of his ailing wife and their children in this profoundly moving melodrama. A film of near-universal appeal, it puts a human face on Iran's Muslim clergy with its unusual tale of a man forced by hardship to become a better husband and father. Seyed Reza has just moved with his family to Tehran so he can study the Koran, and he relies on his lovely wife Zahra to look after their two young children and weave the intricate rugs that earn them a living. But one evening Zahra collapses and is taken to the hospital, where she's diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Scarcely able to process the tragedy, Seyed is left to cook, change diapers, walk his daughter to school and take his toddler son with him to his classes, where peers and elders treat him with scorn. But Seyed eventually learns to cope, his prayers and devotional studies taking on deeper meaning as he attends to the hard nightly work of rug weaving, getting through with a heavy ...
Who’s in it. Gold and Copper stars Negar Javaherian as Zahra Sadat, Behrooz Shoeibi as Sayyed Reza, Javad Ezzati and Sahar Dolatshahi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Gold and Copper has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gold and Copper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gold and Copper tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gold and Copper (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gold and Copper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gold and Copper worth watching?
- Gold and Copper holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gold and Copper?
- Gold and Copper stars Negar Javaherian, Behrooz Shoeibi, Javad Ezzati, Sahar Dolatshahi and Mehran Rajabi.