A year in the lives of three residents of Tehran working to build better futures shape this compelling story of love and life. The year begins with the struggles of Mokhtar and his wife Khatoun, who barely scratch out a living on the outskirts of the city. Mokhtar goes in search of opportunities outside Iran, and then fails to return. Marhab, a heavy-machinery mechanic, spots Khatoun in the neighborhood and tries to win her affections. The year clicks by as misfortune, fate, and tragedy befall their everyday lives.

“. . . It's Winter . . . widens our picture of Iranian
life and film.”--SIGHT AND SOUND

“. . . an austerely beautiful parable. . . .”
-- THE GUARDIAN

“ . . . memorably beautiful music and images . . . .”
--TIME OUT CHICAGO

Berlin International Film Festival
Nomination for Golden Bear

Damascus Film Festival
Golden Award

Fajr Film Festival
Golden Simorgh-Best Cinematography

Paris Cinema
Young Filmmaker Award