Nest
Ashianeh
“After encountering a stranger, Shamila and her siblings perceive the threat of deportation from Iran.”
Synopsis
Shamila lives in Iran with her two siblings. They are Afghan immigrants whose parents were tragically killed in a terrorist attack in Kabul. After two years of residing in Iran, they attempt to enroll their younger brother, Samir, in school, but the laws of the Islamic Republic of Iran prevent them from doing so.
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Reggio Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sayed Ali Hashemi
- Screenplay & Story
- Sayed Ali Hashemi, Malihe Aghaei
- Original Title
- Ashianeh
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Ilhan Pro, Esen Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sayed Ali Hashemi
Sayed Ali Hashemi, Malihe Aghaei
Adib Sobhani
Shahin Sabzravan
Ilhan Shah
Department Leadership Roster
Sayed Ali Hashemi
Director
Sayed Ali Hashemi
Writer
Malihe Aghaei
Writer
Adib Sobhani
Director of Photography
Hamed Aslani
Production Design
Shohre Samimi
Costume Design
Shahin Sabzravan
Editor
Ilhan Shah
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nest about?
Shamila lives in Iran with her two siblings. They are Afghan immigrants whose parents were tragically killed in a terrorist attack in Kabul. After two years of residing in Iran, they attempt to enroll their younger brother, Samir, in school, but the laws of the Islamic Republic of Iran prevent them from doing so.
Who directed Nest?
Nest was directed by Sayed Ali Hashemi.
Who stars in Nest?
The principal cast of Nest includes Shamila Shirzad, Mehrnoosh Hajikhani, Sepide Molavi, Ahmad Reza Hashemi, Amirhosein Mashayekhi.
When was Nest released and how long is it?
Nest was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 14m.