Separation (2013): Cast & Plot
Separation is a 2013 thriller directed by Greg White, starring Al Sapienza as Elliot, Sarah Manninen and Peter Stebbings. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Greg White
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Separation About?
The premise of Separation without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young couple relocates their family to a quiet town, hoping for a fresh start. However, their sense of security is threatened by a mysterious neighbor. The film begins with an unassuming scene of a young girl on a bicycle, the true significance of which isn’t revealed until later. The narrative skillfully employs misdirection, creating a tense atmosphere and culminating in an exciting climax that unveils the truth behind the initial scene.
Separation Cast & Characters
Al Sapienza leads the cast as Elliot, with Sarah Manninen as Liz and Peter Stebbings as Jack. Directed by Greg White; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Greg White
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Al Sapienza as Elliot - Sarah Manninen as Liz
- Peter Stebbings as Jack
- Dmitry Chepovetsky as Geoffrey
Separation Plot Summary
What happens in Separation from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Tehran, a late-model city life hides a quietly tense family drama. A middle-class family—father Nader, mother Simin, and their ten-year-old daughter Termeh—live in a neat apartment that feels like it should be stable, predictable, and safe. Simin has prepared visas and envisions a fresh start abroad for the family, a step she believes is necessary for their future. Nader, by contrast, wants to remain in the country to care for his ailing father, who lives with them and suffers from Alzheimer’s. This fundamental disagreement becomes a fault line that the law soon magnifies: Simin files for divorce, hoping to secure a new life for Termeh away from Iran, while Nader refuses to abandon his father. The family court, however, sees the grounds as insufficient and rejects the application.
Full summary
The whole story of Separation, scene by scene
Separation Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Separation.
How Well Do You Know Separation?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of Nader and Simon's 10‑year‑old daughter?
Separation Also Known As
Also known as “Разделение”.
- Also known as
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- Разделение
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Separation FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Separation, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Separation?
Separation runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was Separation released?
Separation was released on April 15, 2013.
Who directed Separation?
Separation was directed by Greg White.
More films by Greg White Who is in the cast of Separation?
Separation stars Al Sapienza as Elliot, Sarah Manninen as Liz and Peter Stebbings as Jack, among 4 credited actors.
Does Separation have a post-credit scene?
No. Separation has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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