"Jiyan" takes place in Halabja about five years after Saddam's infamous chemical attack in 1988. Diyari (Kurdo Galali) has come from his new homeland, America, to put up a badly needed new orphanage. As construction proceeds, he gradually becomes acquainted with the tragic individual stories of the survivors. Prime among these is orphan girl Jiyan (Pirsheng Berzinji), and her lively young cousin Sherko (Choman Hawrami). Although he seems to fit right into life in this impoverished town, Diyari can hardly absorb the catastrophe that hit there, nor can he accept the level of injury that he encounters. When the orphanage is ready, Diyari says his goodbyes, plunging Jiyan back into quiet despair.
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Kurdo Galali
Diyari
Also in
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One Candle, Two Candles...
Pirshang Berzinji
Jiyan
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Choman Hawrami
Sherko
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Enwer Shexani
Salar
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One Candle, Two Candles...
Derya Qadir
Tavga
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Rubar Ehmed
Jala
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Niyaz Letif
Haji Hama
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Tara Ebdilrehman
Shilan
Also in
One Candle, Two Candles...
Shehle Mihemed
Shirin
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Ahmad Salar
The Mayor
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The General Inspector
Nasir Hussein
Mala Rostam
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Parwin Shazada
Kazhal
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Fartana
Jano Rosebiani Director · Kawa Akrawi Editor
United States release April 12, 2001 · Produced in Iraq, United States · Original title Jiyan
Production
Evini Films
Production
Iraq · United States
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Languages
Original title
Jiyan
Original language
Kurdish
Spoken on screen
Kurdish
Release dates
United States · April 12, 2001
Theatrical
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