No Date, No Signature

An earnest medical examiner named Kaveh Nariman works at the city morgue, quietly wrestling with the ethics of his job and the weight of every life he verifies. During a routine autopsy he discovers a body that looks hauntingly familiar, as if someone he knows crossed the line between the living and the dead. The mystery unfolds through hospital corridors, police interviews, and the gray areas where truth and blame blur, forcing Kaveh to confront whether memory can be trusted and whether evidence is enough to protect the innocent. As pressure from colleagues and a wary public mounts, the case tests his judgment and reveals how quickly a single corpse can ignite a larger social reckoning. No spoilers, just tension.

Released in 2017 in Iran, the drama No Date, No Signature is directed by Vahid Jalilvand from a screenplay by Ali Zarnegar. The film stars Navid Mohammadzadeh and Amir Aghaei in central roles.

Critics in Iran and abroad noted No Date No Signature for its restrained performances and its unflinching look at how fear and suspicion spread through everyday life. The film helped raise the profile of socially conscious thrillers in contemporary Iranian cinema.

Critics praised the film for its taut storytelling, nuanced performances, and its exploration of memory, truth, and moral responsibility. It asks how communities react to a troubling revelation and what justice looks like when evidence collides with personal loyalties.