Djomeh

Toldi, october 9. monday, 19.30, Kossuth 1, october13. friday, 19.30,

Djomeh is a young Afghan man who works on a small dairy farm in the remote Iranian countryside. Every morning, Djomeh accompanies farm owner Mr. Mahmoud to nearby small villages to collect milk for resale. Djomeh's naive spirit cannot be stifled because of his foreigner status. He smiles and speaks openly despite the villagers' suspicious and cold attitudes. He tries to integrate himself into his new world, much unlike his older guardian and co-worker Habib. Because of Habib's conservative personality, Djomeh does not feel comfortable turning to him for advice. Even when he falls for local girl Setareh and dreams of settling down in Iran. During their routine morning truck journeys in the hilly desert region, Djomeh' develops a warm communication with his employer, Mr. Mahmoud. Djomeh soon opens up to Mr. Mahmoud about his troubled past in Afghanistan.

Despite their different social and ethnic backgrounds, Mr. Mahmoud is touched by Djomeh's generous personality. Mr. Mahmoud becomes sensitive to Djomeh's reflections on the contrasts between the Afghan and Iranian cultures. As Djomeh's longing for Setareh grows, he becomes more and more restless about keeping his secret love deep within. Unfortunately, strict Iranian customs do not allow for an open courtship. Djomeh asks Mr. Mahmoud to serve as a chaperone to pursue marriage with Setareh. A bold gesture that crosses all cultural boundaries and forces the two men to tenderly reflect on the difficulties of solitude and the universal need to be loved.