

Under the Shadow
2016-09-30 · 84 min · ★ 6.5
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
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Narges RashidiShideh
Avin ManshadiDorsa
Bobby NaderiIraj
Ray HaratianMr. Ebrahimi
Bijan DaneshmandDirector
Behi Djanati AtaiPargol
Arash MarandiDr. Reza
Sajjad DelafroozSecretaryTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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