Movie

Shayda

“A love letter to mothers and daughters everywhere”

★ 6.8(25)20231h 58m

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Good to know

Director: Noora Niasari
Release date: 2023-09-28
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: Persian
Box office: $233,971
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Dirty Films

Shayda — trailer

About Shayda

Shayda is a 2023 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Noora Niasari, starring Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Selina Zahednia and Leah Purcell. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 25 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shayda in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Zar Amir Ebrahimi

Shayda

Selina Zahednia

Mona

Leah Purcell

Joyce

Jillian Nguyen

Osamah Sami

Hossein

Mojean Aria

Farhad

Rina Mousavi

Elly

Lucinda Armstrong Hall

Renee

Bev Killick

Cathy

Jack Bonser

Night Club Member (uncredited)

Eve Morey

Lara

Alanna Ha Quach

Jill

Themes & keywords

shelterdivorcemother daughter relationshipiranian new year

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shayda in South Africa?+

Shayda is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Shayda on Netflix?+

Shayda is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Shayda?+

Shayda has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in Shayda?+

Shayda stars Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Selina Zahednia, Leah Purcell, Jillian Nguyen and Osamah Sami.

When did Shayda come out?+

Shayda is a 2023 movie directed by Noora Niasari.

What genre is Shayda?+

Shayda is Drama film.

Who directed Shayda?+

Shayda was directed by Noora Niasari.