Universal Language

(2024)Directed by Matthew Rankin89 minComedy, Drama
This film longs to hold you.

Winter. Somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg. Negin and Nazgol find a sum of money frozen deep within the sidewalk ice and try to find a way to get it out. Massoud leads a group of befuddled tourists upon an increasingly-strange walking tour of Winnipeg historic sites. Matthew leaves his job at the Québec government and embarks upon a mysterious journey to visit his estranged mother.

Rojina Esmaeilias Negin
Saba Vahedyousefias Nazgol
Matthew Rankinas Matthew (Massoud)
Pirouz Nematias Massoud (Matthew)
Mani Soleymanlouas Iraj Bilodeau
Ila Firouzabadias Bus Driver
Sobhan Javadias Omid
Danielle Fichaudas Monsieur Castonguay
Bahram Nabatianas Hafez Ghamghosar
Hemela Pourafzalas Woman with Turkey
Dara Najmabadias Pirouz
Amir Amirias Musician 1
Faraz Anoushahpouras Tourist 3
Bernard Arèneas Pharmacist
Gilnaz Arzpeymaas Samovar technician
Asinnajaqas Knitter
Baharan BaniAhmadias Miss Zardooz
Sarianne Cormieras Ticket Agent
Sahar Mofidias Lacrimologist
Zhila Naghibzadehas Tourist 1
Nima Pourtolamias Birthday cake salesman
Ramin S. Khanjanias Bingo mistress
Mohammad Salari