Land of Dreams

Overview

Simin is an Iranian woman on a journey to discover what it means to be a free American. She works for the Census Bureau which, in an effort to control its citizens, has begun a program to record their dreams. Unaware of this devious plot, Simin is torn between her compassion for those whose dreams she is recording and a truth she must find within.

Director: Shirin Neshat

Cast

Sheila Vand

Simin

Matt Dillon

Alan

William Moseley

Mark

Isabella Rossellini

Jane

Christopher McDonald

Blair / Bob

Anna Gunn

Nancy / Betty

Robin Bartlett

Jackie

Joaquim de Almeida

Julian / Dr. Palmer

Gaius Charles

David

Nicole Ansari-Cox

Simin's Mother / Maria