In an attempt to save the world from evils and dark souls that plan for destroying humanity, Gabriel, a kind and helpful angel come to earth, where he faces many challenges.
Poetic and evocative, but too short at 75 minutes to unroll enough of a story, this gentle film nonetheless revels in the colors and everyday wonders of life.
Makhmalbaf attempts to follow the carpet idea by making his film dreamily romantic and non-realistic. Events seem to leap around in time and space, much like a dream.