Dead in the Water
Synopsis
In a drought-ravaged village, a woman hires two undocumented workers to dig a well. When water finally flows, she realizes she can't pay them. Fear drives her to a fateful decision-one that will change all their lives.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Leila Hekmatnia
- Screenplay & Story
- Leila Hekmatnia
- Original Title
- Dead in the Water
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Evar Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leila Hekmatnia
Leila Hekmatnia
Iman Salehi
Emad Khodabakhsh
Department Leadership Roster
Leila Hekmatnia
Director
Leila Hekmatnia
Screenplay
Emad Khodabakhsh
Editor
Iman Salehi
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead in the Water
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What is Dead in the Water about?
In a drought-ravaged village, a woman hires two undocumented workers to dig a well. When water finally flows, she realizes she can't pay them. Fear drives her to a fateful decision-one that will change all their lives.
Who directed Dead in the Water?
Dead in the Water was directed by Leila Hekmatnia.
Who stars in Dead in the Water?
The principal cast of Dead in the Water includes David Bain, Nasrin Derakhshanzadeh, Samir Heyran.
When was Dead in the Water released and how long is it?
Dead in the Water was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 15m.