The Gardener

The film follows an Iranian filmmaker and his son as they travel to Haifa, Israel, to investigate a religion that emerged 170 years ago. They encounter youth drawn to this faith, particularly those who tend to the gardens surrounding its holy sites. Through their interactions with nature, these individuals cultivate peace-loving attitudes.

Central to the narrative are the contrasting views of father and son. The filmmaker believes that a peaceful religion could have changed Iran's trajectory, but the son argues that all religions have the potential for destruction. This ideological rift leads to a separation as they each pursue their paths, highlighting the complexities of belief and familial relationships.