Final Whistle
Cast
Niki Karimi 
Shahab Hosseini Ashkan Khatibi Hasti Mohammadifar Ghazaleh Rad 
Atila Pesiani
Credits
Written by: Niki Karimi
Plot
an Iranian TV and documentary director who becomes involved in the plight of Malineh, a young woman who appeared in her latest film. Malineh is desperate to sell one of her kidneys in order to raise money for the defense of her mother, who faces hanging on a charge of murdering her husband.
Sinekatalog’s take
Final Whistle (2011) is a Iranian drama directed by Niki Karimi. It stars Niki Karimi, Shahab Hosseini and Ashkan Khatibi. It runs 90 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 4.9 / 10 (246 votes)
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