Hossein (Hossein Rezai) is a local stonemason-turned-actor. Outside the set of a film in which he is acting, he makes a marriage proposal to his leading lady, a student named Tahereh, who was orphaned by the
Manjil-Rudbar earthquake. Because he is poor and illiterate, the girl's family finds his offer insulting; the girl avoids him as a result. She continues evading him even when they are filming, and she seems to have trouble grasping the difference between her role in the film and her real-life self. The fictional couple takes part in what would be the filming of
And Life Goes On. The situation complicates further as Hossein still pursues the affections of the young actress while the film goes on. The director learns about this and subtly tries to advise Hossein about what to do. He then illustrates their story and where the conflict began. The girl manages to finish the scene while Hossein attempts to woo her and then departs by walking as Hossein runs after her. In the final scene, at a great distance, the girl finally gives an answer to Hossein, who is seen running through a green field and back into the olive grove. The audience is left to wonder what the girl's response was. == Reception ==