The Eighth Sequence
Directed by Babak saeidi azad
Iran · 2022 · 15 min 27 sec · Drama
Submitted to RTV International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
A drug-addicted man who previously sold his own child plans to kidnap his disabled brother-in-law and use him to transport drugs. After the kidnapping, a violent confrontation leaves his wife injured. Believing that his wife is dead, the man is left to face the consequences of his actions, unaware that she is still alive. The story explores addiction, exploitation, family tragedy, and the devastating consequences of destructive choices.
About the film
The Eighth Sequence tells the story of a drug-addicted man whose past is marked by a devastating act: he has previously sold his own child. Still trapped in addiction, he becomes involved in an even more disturbing plan. This time, he intends to kidnap his disabled brother-in-law and use him to transport drugs. As the plan unfolds, the situation leads to a violent confrontation in which his wife is injured. The man believes that she has died, and this belief changes the course of events as he faces the consequences of his actions. However, he does not know that his wife has survived. Through this tragic chain of events, the film explores the destructive power of addiction, the exploitation of vulnerable people, and the devastating impact of criminal choices on family relationships. It portrays a world in which desperation and self-interest lead to suffering, while the truth remains hidden behind a mistaken belief that someone has lost their life.
Director(s)
Babak Saeidi Azad is an Iranian filmmaker, writer, director, and producer with years of experience working as a cinematographer in the film industry. His professional background in cinematography has shaped his visual approach to storytelling and his understanding of cinematic language. His film The Eighth Sequence is a social drama that explores addiction, family relationships, and the devastating consequences of destructive choices. Through his work, he seeks to portray complex human experiences and social issues through cinema.
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