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In his feature debut, Panah Panahi turns the road movie on its head, adding suspense and ambiguity to the gags and character studies that the genre has made familiar. Hit the Road is the story of one family and their mysterious journey through rural Iran. From early on, it’s made clear that the clan is on some sort of mission, and the drama slowly escalates as details are revealed.
Along the way, there are laughs, moments of reverie, and plenty of opportunities for the cast to shine—six year-old Rayan Sarlak gives an especially winning performance as the bratty but endearing runt of the pack. The son of VIFF alumnus Jafar Panahi, Panah shares his father’s bent for political subversion, and he’s similarly inclined toward limpid, sharply composed images. The boisterous humour and fantastical whimsy, however, are his alone. From its humourous opening to its feverish, music-driven conclusion, this film both commands and rewards the viewer’s attention.
Farsi with English subtitles
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