Life

Release Date: 2001-04-12

Overview: "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.

Rating: 6 / 10

Cast

Kurdo Galali

as Diyari

Pirshang Berzinji

as Jiyan

Choman Hawrami

as Sherko

Enwer Shexani

as Salar

Derya Qadir

as Tavga