Under the Shadow (2016)
Original title: زیر سایه
Under the Shadow is a 2016 Persian-language drama movie directed by Babak Anvari, with a running time of 1h 24m. It stars Narges Rashidi, Avin Manshadi and Bobby Naderi.
After Shideh's building is hit by a missile during the Iran-Iraq War, a superstitious neighbor suggests that the missile was cursed and might be carrying malevolent Middle-Eastern spirits. She becomes convinced a supernatural force within the building is attempting to possess her daughter Dorsa, and she has no choice but to confront these forces if she is to save her daughter and herself.
Quick answers
What is Under the Shadow about?
After Shideh's building is hit by a missile during the Iran-Iraq War, a superstitious neighbor suggests that the missile was cursed and might be carrying malevolent Middle-Eastern spirits. She becomes convinced a supernatural force within the building is attempting to possess her daughter Dorsa, and she has no choice but to confront these forces if she is to save her daughter and herself.
When was Under the Shadow released?
Under the Shadow was released on 30 September 2016.
How long is Under the Shadow?
Under the Shadow runs 1h 24m.
Who made Under the Shadow?
Under the Shadow was directed by Babak Anvari.
Where can I watch Under the Shadow?
Under the Shadow is available on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Under the Shadow
Stream: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Watch free: Hoopla
Cast
- Narges Rashidi as Shideh
- Avin Manshadi as Dorsa
- Bobby Naderi as Iraj
- Ray Haratian as Mr. Ebrahimi
- Hamid Djavadan as Mr. Fakur
- Bijan Daneshmand as Director
- Behi Djanati Atai as Pargol
- Aram Ghasemy as Mrs. Ebrahimi
- Soussan Farrokhnia as Mrs. Fakur
- Arash Marandi as Dr. Reza
- Nabil Koni as Mr. Bijari
- Sajjad Delafrooz as Secretary