The Inner Beast

The Inner Beast follows a character known as Doctor, who is a prominent member of SAVAK. As conflicts escalate during the Islamic Revolution, he retreats to a village, where he reflects on his troubling past and the consequences of his actions. The villagers, initially perceiving him as a doctor, soon view him as a lunatic due to his erratic behavior and self-imposed isolation.

Throughout the film's 126-minute runtime, Doctor's mental and emotional state deteriorates as he grapples with memories of his wife, who took her own life, and the atrocities he committed to achieve his status. His struggles culminate in a moment of chaos when his ignorance leads to a fire in his home, which he mistakenly believes is an attack, prompting a desperate response. This intense character study highlights the psychological impacts of trauma and the weight of past sins during a turbulent historical period.