The Persian Version
“Based on a true story... sort of.”
Synopsis
When a large Iranian-American family gathers in New York City for the patriarch’s heart transplant, a family secret is uncovered and catapults the estranged mother and daughter into an exploration of the past.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-15
Top Cast
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Layla Mohammadi
Leila
Niousha Noor
Shireen
Kamand Shafieisabet
Young Shireen
Bijan Daneshmand
Ali Reza
Bella Warda
Mamanjoon
Chiara Stella
Young Leila
Tom Byrne
Maximillian
Shervin Alenabi
Young Ali Reza
Parmida Vand
Nurse Roja
Sachli Gholamalizad
Young Mamanjoon
Arty Froushan
Majid
Samuel Tehrani
Shivaz
Jerry Habibi
Abbas
Parsa Kaffash
Vahid
Reza Diako
Hamid
Andrew Malik
Eman
Mia Foo
Elena
Boshra Dastournezhad
Soussan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Istanbul Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 20, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$534K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maryam Keshavarz
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Mastro, Maryam Keshavarz
- Original Score
- Rostam Batmanglij
- Original Title
- The Persian Version
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $534K
- Production Studios
- Archer Gray, Marakesh Films, AgX, A Bigger Boat, Stage 6 Films, City Boy Hands
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maryam Keshavarz
Jonathan Mastro, Maryam Keshavarz
Rostam Batmanglij
André Jäger
JoAnne Yarrow, Abolfazl Talooni
Amy Nauiokas, Alvaro R. Valente, Maryam Keshavarz, Luca Borghese, Anne Carey
Department Leadership Roster
André Jäger
Director of Photography
Rostam Batmanglij
Original Music Composer
Fırat Yünlüel
Production Design
Burcu Yamak
Costume Design
Deniz Yilmaz
Stunt Coordinator
Maryam Keshavarz
Producer
Maryam Keshavarz
Writer
Maryam Keshavarz
Director
Luca Borghese
Producer
Anne Carey
Producer
Ben Howe
Producer
Peter Block
Producer
Cory Neal
Producer
JoAnne Yarrow
Editor
Abolfazl Talooni
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Self-harm • Discrimination • Threat
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Persian Version
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Persian Version about?
When a large Iranian-American family gathers in New York City for the patriarch’s heart transplant, a family secret is uncovered and catapults the estranged mother and daughter into an exploration of the past.
Who directed The Persian Version?
The Persian Version was directed by Maryam Keshavarz.
Who stars in The Persian Version?
The principal cast of The Persian Version includes Layla Mohammadi, Niousha Noor, Kamand Shafieisabet, Bijan Daneshmand, Bella Warda.
When was The Persian Version released and how long is it?
The Persian Version was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did The Persian Version make at the box office?
The Persian Version grossed $534K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Persian Version?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Persian Version was composed by Rostam Batmanglij.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Persian Version?
The Persian Version holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).