Vahid (Vahid Mobasseri), a former political prisoner in Iran, accidentally encounters Eghbal (Ebrahim Azizi), an intelligence officer who once tortured him in prison. The torture had left Vahid with permanent kidney failure. Although his eyes were always blindfolded during the torture, Vahid recognizes Eghbal by the squeaky sound of his prosthetic leg. Driven by vengeance, Vahid impulsively kidnaps Eghbal with the intention of burying him alive. Yet, doubts begin to creep in when Eghbal insists that Vahid has mistaken him for someone else. To confirm Eghbal’s identity, Vahid must reunite with several of his former cellmates  Shiva (Mariam Afshari), Golli (Hadis Pakbaten), Ali (Majid Panahi), and Hamid (Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr).

It Was Just an Accident is a co-production between Iran, France, and Luxembourg that won the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025. This Jafar Panahi masterpiece has also become one of the top contenders for the 98th Academy Awards in May 2026, representing France in the Best International Feature Film category. The Indonesian Film Censorship Institution (LSF) has classified this film for audiences aged 17 and above. Discerning in Selecting Content Suitable for Your Age(sof).