Children of Heaven

2004 • 87 minutes

About this movie

Triumphant prize winner at many prestigious film festivals, this uplifting, crowd pleasing story of family and love was also nominated for an Academy Award as Best Foreign Language Film! When Ali loses his sister Zahra's school shoes, this young pair dream up a plan to stay out of trouble: they'll share his shoes and keep it a secret from their parents! But if they're going to successfully cover their tracks, Ali and Zahra must carefully watch their step on what rapidly turns into a funny and heartwarming adventure! A magical motion picture acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, Children of Heaven is a charming treat you'll love, too!

Ratings and reviews

The movie is so moving, brought tears to my eyes. There are so many children in this world that cannot afford a pair of shoes, a meal and so many little things that we take for granted. Yet, beyond all this, nations are fighting against each other and creating differences in the minds of young people who should study and have a happy childhood. Instead of sowing hatred in the minds of young children, let us sow the seeds of love. This movie must be shown in all schools for kids to appreciate it and learn from it.

This was a surprise. I was not expecting much of a film with such a simple premise, but I was completely involved in the lives of these two children, the family, the blind man's family, everyone felt so completely real, as if I knew them. And this is a country I have only seen in news footage. This is an amazing film, and good for all ages.

The greatest movie ever.