The show stars Mehran Modiri, as Shir Farhad, the son of Lower Barare's khan, or leader. He lives with his sister, Saharnaz; mother, Shadone; and father, Salar Khan. The show begins when a journalist, Kiyanush, from Tehran is arrested for writing an article criticizing the government, escapes capture, and then is bitten by a snake. Shir Farhad finds him collapsed and brings him to the village of Barare, nurtures him to health, and gradually introduces him to the town and the other characters in ...
No of Episodes: 92First Air Date: 2005-10-25Last Air Date: 2006-02-10
Top Cast
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Nicolas CageCameron Poe
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John CusackAgent Vince Larkin
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John MalkovichCyrus "The Virus" Grissom
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Ving RhamesNathan "Diamond Dog" Jones
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Mykelti Williamson"Baby-O" O'Dell
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Dave Chappelle"Pinball" Parker
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Colm MeaneyAgent Duncan Malloy
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Monica PotterTricia Poe
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Landry AllbrightCasey Poe
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Rachel TicotinGuard Sally Bishop
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Steve BuscemiGarland Greene - "The Marietta Mangler"