Under the Shadow

Film - 2016 - Animation, Drama, Fantasy

The story

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.

Directed by

Babak Anvari

Starring

Narges Rashidi, Avin Manshadi, Bobby Naderi, Ray Haratian, Hamid Djavadan, Bijan Daneshmand

Where to watch

netflix

Ratings

IMDb 6.8 out of 10

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Film · 2016 · Animation · Drama · Fantasy

Under the Shadow

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The story

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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IMDb
6.8 / 10
33k votes
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Tomatometer
3.46 / 5
50k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.5 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAnimation, Drama, Fantasy
Runtime1h 24m
RatedMA15+
Release2016-09-30
Where to watch
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