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Under the Shadow
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Under the Shadow

2016-09-30 · 84 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Horror · War

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.

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Directors
Babak Anvari
Production companies
Wigwam Films, Creativity Capital, MENA Film
Countries
Jordan, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Narges RashidiNarges RashidiShideh
Avin ManshadiAvin ManshadiDorsa
Bobby NaderiBobby NaderiIraj
Ray HaratianRay HaratianMr. Ebrahimi
Hamid DjavadanMr. Fakur
Bijan DaneshmandBijan DaneshmandDirector
Behi Djanati AtaiBehi Djanati AtaiPargol
Aram GhasemyMrs. Ebrahimi
Soussan FarrokhniaMrs. Fakur
Arash MarandiArash MarandiDr. Reza
Nabil KoniMr. Bijari
Sajjad DelafroozSajjad DelafroozSecretary
Houshang RanjbarPolice Officer
Amir RanjbarYoung Soldier

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