---
title: "Walnut Tree"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/walnut-tree-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 669417
imdb_id: "tt11737936"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 14
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Walnut Tree (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/walnut-tree-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Walnut Tree, also known by its Persian title Derakht-e Gerdoo, is a 2020 Iranian biographical war drama film directed by Mohammad Hossein Mahdavian and written by Ebrahim Amini and Hossein Hassani. The film focuses on Qader, a bricklayer from Sardasht in Kurdistan, western Iran, whose pregnant wife and family are caught in the tragic events of June 28, 1987, when Iraqi air fighters dropped mustard gas bombs on the city.

The film holds cultural and historical significance by centering on the chemical bombing of Sardasht perpetrated by the Saddam regime. It premiered at the 38th Fajr Film Festival, where it received 11 nominations, featuring a cast that includes Payman Maadi, Mina Sadati, Minoo Sharifi, and Mehran Modiri with a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A pregnant bricklayer in Kurdistan faces a devastating war crime when mustard gas bombs fall."

### Why Watch
- It is a 2020 Iranian biographical war drama film directed by Mohammad Hossein Mahdavian.
- The film stars Payman Maadi, Mina Sadati, Minoo Sharifi, and Mehran Modiri.
- It covers the historical chemical bombing of Sardasht in 1987.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided sources do not list any specific reasons to skip the film.
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with severe historical war crimes and carries a dramatic tone appropriate for its biographical war subject matter.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #historical-drama, #biographical-film, #war-drama, #iranian-cinema, #sardasht-bombing

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Brew, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla, Fawesome, Filmtap | Amazon Video, MovieMe |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Brew | Filmtap | Amazon Video, MovieMe |
| **Canada (CA)** | Brew | Hoopla, Filmtap | MovieMe |
| **Australia (AU)** | Brew | Hoopla, Filmtap | Amazon Video, MovieMe |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mohammad Hossein Mahdavian
- **Networks / Studios**: Iran Air

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Payman Maadi** as *Qader*
- **Mina Sadati** as *Homa*
- **Mehran Modiri** as *Doctor Ahmad*
- **Minoo Sharifi** as *Maryam*
- **Zhina Zahedi**
- **Amir Arsalan Alebouyeh** as *Moslem*
- **Sasan Saeedi** as *Mahdi*
- **Masoud Naziri** as *Mohsen*
- **Amir Bay** as *Ashkan*
- **Nazila Amini**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Walnut Tree?
The provided sources do not specify streaming availability, though the database notes show a watch now option on its platform listing.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
The film received 11 nominations at the 38th Fajr Film Festival and is directed by Mohammad Hossein Mahdavian.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
Walnut Tree is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not contain episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Walnut Tree — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/669417)
- [Walnut Tree (2020) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/669417/cast)
- [Walnut Tree (2020) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11737936/)
- [Walnut Tree (2020) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/walnut-tree-2020/credits)
- [Walnut Tree (2020 film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Walnut_Tree_(2020_film))

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*