# Shayda (2023)

> An Iranian mother and her young daughter find fragile safety in an Australian women’s shelter while confronting the lingering danger of an abusive marriage.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/907579

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Noora Niasari
- Cast: Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Selina Zahednia, Leah Purcell, Jillian Nguyen, Osamah Sami, Mojean Aria, Rina Mousavi, Lucinda Armstrong Hall
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13200006/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: harrowing, intimate, resilient, reflective evening, international cinema night

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of resilience and hope unfolds as a mother and daughter seek refuge during a time of celebration.

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