---
title: "Where Is The Friend's House?"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/where-is-the-friend-s-house-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 49964
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Where Is The Friend's House? (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/where-is-the-friend-s-house-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Where Is The Friend's House? is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Kanoon, Farabi Cinema. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young boy races against time to return a notebook and save his friend's future."

### Why Watch
- Simple yet emotionally resonant story
- Shows a child's determination
- Blends drama with subtle adventure

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing can be deliberately slow
- Limited action may not appeal to all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film is gentle and family‑friendly, with no intense or graphic content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: quiet, earnest, reflective, heartfelt

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Abbas Kiarostami
- **Networks / Studios**: Kanoon, Farabi Cinema

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Babek Ahmadpour** as *Ahmed Ahmadpour*
- **Ahmed Ahmadpour** as *Mohamed Reza Nematzadeh*
- **Kheda Barech Defai** as *Teacher*
- **Iran Outari** as *Mother*
- **Ait Ansari** as *Father*
- **Sadika Taohidi** as *Persian Neighbour*
- **Biman Mouafi** as *Ali*
- **Ali Djamali** as *Grandfather's Friend*
- **Aziz Babai** as *Waiter*
- **Nader Ghoulami** as *Property Owner*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central conflict?
An 8‑year‑old boy must return a notebook he mistakenly took to prevent his friend’s expulsion.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes.

### Q: What genre does the movie belong to?
It is classified as a drama and adventure film.

### Q: When was the movie released?
It was released in 1987.

### Q: Is the movie appropriate for children?
Yes, its tone is gentle and suitable for family viewing.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Where Is The Friend's House? — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/49964)

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