Harsh Land and Distant Sky

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Harsh Land and Distant Sky (2025)

Directed by Hawraz Mohammed

Drama · 1h 41m

Harun, a Kurdish freedom fighter, is haunted by the memories of war that have left him with post-traumatic stress, and burdened by a profound guilt. In an effort to seek solace, his friend takes him to see a group of Yarsan musicians (an ancient Kurdish religious group), who believe that their sacred Tanbur music can soothe the soul and cure illness. When the music cannot alleviate the burden of war from Harun’s heart, he is guided to Maryam, a traditional Kurdish tattooist who lives in a remote village located in the Triangle of Borders region, where Iran, Iraq, and Turkey cross. When Harun eventually opens up about his past, his memories intertwine with those of the village, and more is subsequently unveiled.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Hawraz Mohammed
Writer
Hawraz Mohammed, Mansor Taifori
Director of Photography
Salem Salavati
Editor
Tofiq Amani
Producer
Rawaz Hama-Salih

Details

Original title
زەوی سەخت و ئاسمان دوور
Release date
2025-09-10
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Drama
Original language
KU
Spoken languages
Kurdish
Countries
Iraq
Production
Ghazalnus Cultural Foundation, La Media
Budget
$250,000