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6 AM
Sarah is leaving Teheran for three years to study for her doctorate in Canada. Her flight is at 6 am. After an emotionally fraught final dinner with her family, she heads to an impromptu farewell party at her friend Farida’s apartment, intending to go straight to the airport afterwards. That plan implodes, however, when the morality police swoop in. Drinks are emptied, musical instruments hidden and women put on their overcoats, while Sarah is seized with terror that they will all be arrested – and she, of course, will miss her plane. Mehran Modiri, Iran’s popular satirist, who also has a chilling cameo as a police hostage negotiator, proves here that he is just as at home with a nail-biting drama.
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Plot Summary
A group of strangers wake up with no memory in a mysterious, isolated location, only to discover they have exactly one hour to solve a complex puzzle or face dire consequences. As they race against time, fragmented memories surface, revealing a hidden connection between them and the sinister architect of their predicament.
Critical Reception
As a 2024 release, critical reception is not yet widely available. Early buzz suggests a high-concept thriller with a compelling premise, but opinions on its execution are expected to vary.
What Reviewers Say
Anticipation for its mind-bending plot and tense atmosphere.
Questions regarding the depth of character development and the coherence of the final resolution.
Potential for a thrilling, albeit derivative, mystery experience.
Google audience: Audience reception is not yet available for this upcoming film.
Fun Fact
The film's original working title was 'The Hourglass Protocol', emphasizing the strict time limit faced by the characters.
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