Let's Talk About Children Of Heaven!!

Synopsis

This film is played with such beauty and innocence; it is a true pleasure to watch. Mohammad Amir Naji plays Ali with such incredible depth and passion, one is completely drawn into his plight. From the start of the film, we see the relationship between brother and sister, played with equal warmth by Bahare Seddiqi, strained as he explains how he lost her shoes. The sorrow on Ali's face, and Zahra's tears at the news, are truly heartbreaking to watch. The expressions on the faces of the children are so genuine, it is clear that spending a cinematic hour and half will be a pleasure, albeit not an easy one.



We see Ali and his Father looking for work as gardeners. From the outset it is clear that Ali's Father is strict, but it is also evident he loves his son dearly, and the simple exchange of smiles as they find their first job is heart-warming, and totally believable. Cycling through the city, it is very striking that there is a clear division between rich and poor. We are watching a boy, to afraid to tell his father of the loss of a pair of shoes, riding through streets with billboards advertising cell phones, into rural areas where houses with swimming pools, ornate architecture and luxury are rife.

Later in the film we see Ali enter a race in order to win a pair of brand new sneakers for his sister. To win them, he must come third. Again we see the division of wealth, as Ali races through the streets, the thoughts and images of his sister swirling in his head, and on screen, while at the same time, parents of other children film the race on camcorders, all the time Ali running, fighting for the shoes he needs so desperately.
(Adapted From Children of Heaven Synopsis)

My Opinion
The film is not dialogue intensive, and one could easily watch the film, and understand the story, even without the aid of subtitles. Ignoring for a moment the subtitles and language barriers, since they are not overly crucial to the film, this is a story of true innocence. The portrayal of the children is gentle, warm and absolutely believable, and one cannot help but be drawn into this tale, as it gently unwinds. It is sometimes tough to watch the emotions played out, but ultimately, worth every second.


I personally say that this is a good film to watch without counting on the age.Its all about the difficulties of the life faced by a poor family.Story point of this movie is arranged with a good way. But i a bit dissapointed with the ending of this movie because it just leave viewers with question at the end. We dont know what happen after to Ali after he was being healed by the 'healing fish'. We also dont know what happen to the 'boots' that Ali's Father already bought for both of his son. Even the ending leave viewers with a bit dissapointed but overall this movie is full of good moral value and miss to watch it is a great lose....