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Orca (2023): Cast & Ratings

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Orca is a 2023 drama directed by Sahar Mosayebi, starring Taraneh Alidoosti as Elham, Mahtab Keramati and Armik Gharibian. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes. IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

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Orca (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Sahar Mosayebi
Genre
Drama
Original language
Persian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Orca About?

The premise of Orca without spoilers.

Driven by a desire for liberation, a woman seeks refuge and reinvention in the ocean. Iranian actress Elham Alidoosti portrays a woman who finds solace and a path to reclaiming her identity through swimming. As she trains, she confronts personal struggles and societal constraints, striving to achieve an unprecedented athletic accomplishment: swimming unbound and breaking records.

Orca Themes & Keywords

· 37 tags
  • iran
  • iranian woman
  • islamic fundamentalist
  • women in sport
  • swimming
  • open water swimming
  • hard life
  • iranian woman struggling
  • south of iran
  • swimming record
  • guinness world record holder
  • guinness world record
+25 more
  • family relationships
  • conservative family
  • rebellion
  • women seeking freedom
  • women in society
  • men dominant society
  • swimming in the sea
  • violence
  • violence against a woman
  • freedom
  • swimming under water
  • hope
  • fight for freedom
  • oppressed woman
  • sport as hope
  • title directed by female
  • divorce
  • swimmer
  • abusive husband
  • domestic violence
  • swimming pool
  • hijab
  • sea
  • friendship
  • sport as opportunity
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Cast & crew

Orca Cast & Characters

Taraneh Alidoosti leads the cast as Elham, with Mahtab Keramati as Nazar Abadi and Armik Gharibian as Azar. Directed by Sahar Mosayebi; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Sahar Mosayebi

One more film directed by Sahar Mosayebi: Platform.

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Ratings

Orca Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Orca 6.5/10.

Videos

Orca Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Orca.

Official Trailer [Subtitled]
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Orca Also Known As

Also known as “Орка”.

Also known as
  • Орка

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FAQ

Orca FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Orca, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Orca?

Orca runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Orca released?

Orca was released on September 1, 2023.

Who directed Orca?

Orca was directed by Sahar Mosayebi.

More films by Sahar Mosayebi

Who is in the cast of Orca?

Orca stars Taraneh Alidoosti as Elham, Mahtab Keramati as Nazar Abadi and Armik Gharibian as Azar, among 10 credited actors.

How is Orca rated?

Orca has 6.5/10 on IMDb and 63% on TMDB.

Does Orca have a post-credit scene?

No. Orca has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Orca in?

The original language of Orca is Persian.

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