Shayda

About Shayda

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.

Where to Watch

Rent on Amazon, Fandango at Home, YouTube, AppleTV, Spectrum On Demand (cheapest: $3.99). Buy on Amazon, Fandango at Home, YouTube, AppleTV (cheapest: $12.99).

Cast & Crew

Directed by Noora Niasari

Starring Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Selina Zahednia, Leah Purcell, Jillian Nguyen, Osamah Sami

Produced by HanWay Films