It feels like Abbas is one of the few directors (at least from what I’ve seen) who can take a single setting, split it into a few simple, everyday moments within a tight timeline, and still make the movies feel rich with meaning. Everything is shot in such a grounded, natural way, yet somehow packed with moral layers. Watching "Where Is the Friend's House?" also made me wonder: this is set around the same area as "Through the Olive Trees" (it's pretty obvious), is it come from the same timeline tho??? The story itself is incredibly simple: it follows a young elementary school boy who just wants to return his friend’s notebook that he accidentally took. That’s literally it. But even with such a minimal plot, there’s still a lot you can take away from it. Compared to some of Kiarostami’s heavier works, this one feels lighter, but the message hits just as strong. It beautifully shows how pure and straightforward a child’s mindset is compared to adults. At the same time, it quietly reminds us about responsibility: no matter how small the action may seem. It also highlights something that feels very real: how adults often dismiss children when they try to communicate, even though those moments are part of how they learn and grow. Kids may have their own little world, but they still deserve to be heard and respected as individuals. Simple, warm, and genuinely meaningful.