ABOUT THE FILM:

An old former captain suffering from PTSD, lives with his daughter in a humble house by the sea. They live in solitude and struggle with a harsh life. The old captain wants to be a caring and loving father but he cannot. One morning something unexpected happens. This happening can be either a new trouble or a blessing in disguise.

ABOUT THE FILMMAKER:

Shirin Sohani was born in 1986 in Iran and received her M.A. in Animation Directing (Tehran University of Art). She started her professional career in 2012 and has worked as a concept artist, background artist, script writer & production manager. Dar Saaye Sarv is her first professional film. Her graduation animated film, The Fan (2014), won national & international awards.

Hossein Molayemi was born in 1982 in Iran and received his M.A. in Animation Directing (Tehran University of Art). He started his professional career in 2004 and has worked as a director, character designer, storyboard artist, animator and university lecturer. Dar Saaye Sarv is his second film. His first film, Run Rostam Run, has been selected in Annecy, Warsaw and several other film festivals and won national & international awards.