Backgammon tells the tale of a young Iranian American girl who desperately wants to play backgammon with her stubborn grandfather who has recently arrived from Iran. Within the circle of a family gathering, the film brings together a subtle yet compelling story of generational conflicts and cultural identity.
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Ramin Bahrani Director
United States release September 5, 1998 · Produced in United States · Languages English, Persian
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Noruz Films
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United States
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English · Persian
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United States · September 5, 1998
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