Movie

Hard Shell

★ 4.0(1)20241h 52m

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Good to know

Director: Majid-Reza Mostafavi
Release date: 2024-10-17
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: Persian
Status: Released
Country: Iran

About Hard Shell

Hard Shell is a 2024 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Majid-Reza Mostafavi, starring Payman Maadi, Mehran Ghafourian and Hanie Tavassoli. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hard Shell in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Leila, a young and talented tightrope walker, was banned from performing by the authorities. Since then, she has been working in her father's old circus. Samir is a teenager who falls in love with Leila and, instead of going to school, spends his days at the circus. At the same time, as political and economic problems in Iran deepen, the boy's father, Siamak, after many years of working in different jobs, gets a job as a foreman on a small donkey farm. When the animals start to disappear, he comes across terrible secrets and a web of corruption.

Cast

Payman Maadi

Siamak

Mehran Ghafourian

Rafi

Hanie Tavassoli

Mozhgan

Fereshteh Hosseini

Leila

Masoud Karamati

Circus Owner

Mohammad Shakeri

Sammir

Shirin Zabetian

Mehdi Hosseininia

Kianoush

Mohammad Zare

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hard Shell in Canada?+

Hard Shell is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Hard Shell on Netflix?+

Hard Shell is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Hard Shell?+

Hard Shell has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in Hard Shell?+

Hard Shell stars Payman Maadi, Mehran Ghafourian, Hanie Tavassoli, Fereshteh Hosseini and Masoud Karamati.

When did Hard Shell come out?+

Hard Shell is a 2024 movie directed by Majid-Reza Mostafavi.

What genre is Hard Shell?+

Hard Shell is Drama film.

Who directed Hard Shell?+

Hard Shell was directed by Majid-Reza Mostafavi.