"A master of shadow and light, sparse and simple settings...Mohsen Makhmalbaf creates a poignant portrait..." -- Old School Reviews
Afghan refugee and well-digger Nasim desperately needs money to continue medical treatments for his gravely ill wife. When a couple of badly conceived schemes fail to raise the necessary cash, he is reduced to placing a bet on himself that he can ride a bicycle non-stop in a circle for seven straight days. With his son as his only ally, it seems an impossible task. But Nasim has little choice. If he fails, his wife will surely die.