Earth and Ashes (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2004, Earth and Ashes is a drama film directed by Atiq Rahimi, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Elderly Dastaguir and his newly deaf 5-year-old grandson Yassin hitchhike and walk, but mostly walk, as they make their way to the coal mine where Dastaguir's son Murad works. Dastaguir must tell Murad that the rest of their family were all killed in a recent bomb attack.
Who’s in it. Earth and Ashes stars Abdul Ghani as Dastaguir, Jawan Mard Homayoun as Yassin, Walli Tallosh as Mirza Quadir and Guilda Chahverdi as Zaynab, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Earth and Ashes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Earth and Ashes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Earth and Ashes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Earth and Ashes (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Earth and Ashes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Earth and Ashes worth watching?
- Earth and Ashes holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Earth and Ashes?
- Earth and Ashes stars Abdul Ghani, Jawan Mard Homayoun, Walli Tallosh, Guilda Chahverdi and Kader Arefi.
- When was Earth and Ashes released?
- Earth and Ashes was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.