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Shayda 2023

As a refugee seeking asylum, Shayda finds temporary sanctuary with her young daughter in an Australian women's shelter. Amidst the unfamiliar surroundings, they find solace in traditional Persian customs and the promise of new beginnings. But when her estranged husband reappears, Shayda's fragile sense of security is shattered, forcing her to confront the complexities of freedom and family.

As a refugee seeking asylum, Shayda finds temporary sanctuary with her young daughter in an Australian women's shelter. Amidst the unfamiliar surroundings, they find solace in traditional Persian customs and the promise of new beginnings. But when her estranged husband reappears, Shayda's fragile sense of security is shattered, forcing her to confront the complexities of freedom and family.

Does Shayda have end credit scenes?

No!

Shayda does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Metacritic

76

Metascore

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User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

97%

TOMATOMETER

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55%

User Score

IMDb

6.7 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

66

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User Score

Letterboxd

3.6

From 8 fan ratings

Movie Insider

4.00/5

From 1 fan rating

Awards & Nominations for Shayda

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76th Directors Guild of America Awards 2024

Nomination

First-Time Feature Film

Noora Niasari

13th AACTA Awards 2024

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Best Film

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Best Direction

Noora Niasari
Nomination

Best Screenplay in Film

Noora Niasari
Nomination

Best Lead Actor

Osamah Sami
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Best Lead Actress

Zar Amir Ebrahimi
Nomination

Best Supporting Actor

Mojean Aria
Nomination

Best Supporting Actress

Selina Zahednia
Nomination

Best Cinematography

Win

Best Casting

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Official Trailer

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