Shayda
"A love letter to mothers and daughters everywhere"
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Shayda is a drama film. directed by Noora Niasari.
Starring Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Selina Zahednia, and Leah Purcell
Synopsis
Shayda, a young Iranian woman living in Australia, finds refuge in a women’s shelter with her 6-year-old daughter, Mona. Having fled her husband, Hossein, and filed for divorce, Shayda struggles to maintain normalcy for Mona. Buoyed by the approach of Nowruz, she tries to forge a fresh start with new and unfettered freedoms. But when a judge grants Hossein visitation rights, he reenters their life, stoking Shayda’s fear that he’ll attempt to take Mona back to Iran.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 28, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (15 votes)
Box Office
$234K
Worldwide gross
Language
FA
Original language
Country
Australia
+ 1 more
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FA
- Revenue
- $233,971
Production Companies
- Dirty Films
- Screen Australia
- Origma 45
- VicScreen
- MIFF Premiere Fund
- HanWay Films
- The 51 Fund
- Parandeh Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shayda about?
Shayda, a young Iranian woman living in Australia, finds refuge in a women’s shelter with her 6-year-old daughter, Mona. Having fled her husband, Hossein, and filed for divorce, Shayda struggles ...
Who directed Shayda?
Shayda was directed by Noora Niasari.
How long is Shayda?
Shayda has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Shayda released?
Shayda was released on September 28, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shayda?
The main cast of Shayda includes Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Selina Zahednia, Leah Purcell, Jillian Nguyen, Osamah Sami.