Esmail is Behrani's son and part of the family established in Kathy's former home. During the confrontation outside the county office, he seizes Lester's gun and points it at him while Behrani calls for help. Nearby officers misunderstand the situation and shoot Esmail, whose death destroys the family and leads to the final tragedy.
Jonathan Ahdout has 8 screen credits in a career dating back to 2001. Signature works include House of Sand and Fog, Little Blue Pill, American Gun. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
