Rooftops of Tehran

When Pasha gets home, his mother is crying, and his father is smoking a cigarette outside. Pasha explains that he assaulted Mr. Kermani because Mr. Kermani disrespected Doctor’s memory. He assures his parents he knows what he is doing.

When he goes to the rooftop, Zari is waiting for him. She says he is the only good thing in her life, and the two agree to go shopping after school. Pasha doesn’t tell her he was suspended.

The next day, Pasha waits for Zari in another alley, excited about seeing her. When she arrives, the two walk together, and on the bus, they hold hands. They share a wonderful day together. Zari mentions that she wants to see the Shah’s motorcade on the Shah’s birthday, which will also be the 40th day of Doctor’s death. Pasha insists that he will go with her. Later, Zari makes him promise to try his best in his exams and to never be violent again.

Two days after his suspension ends, Pasha has a calculus exam and studies hard. When he goes back to school, he is welcomed back like a hero since the other students don’t like Mr.