Vahid (Vahid Mobasseri) is working in the garage when a customer comes in with car trouble. Vahid is shocked when he thinks he recognizes Eghbal, the officer who tortured him in prison. He senses revenge, but at the same time, his doubts grow. Along with several others in the same situation, he desperately tries to uncover the truth. This leads them into situations ranging from risky to downright absurd. How can they be sure they've got the right man?
Director Jafar Panahi was himself sentenced to six years in prison and banned from working. He drew on his own experiences in "It Was Just an Accident," which he filmed without the permission of the Iranian regime after his release. His film has been met with unanimous acclaim abroad. "Extraordinary. The work of a master," Rolling Stone said.