Director: Sam Gharibian
Cast: Amir Aghaee, Nasser Aghayi, Touraj Alvand
360D is a 2015 Iranian-American crime thriller directed by Sam Gharibian, running 101 minutes. A morally charged story set in the collision of loyalty, deception, and survival, the film follows an ordinary man whose single act of sacrifice pulls him into a world where everyone wants something from him.
What is 360D about?
When Javid discovers methamphetamine in his car during a police stop, he makes a split-second decision that will define the rest of his life — he claims the drugs as his own to keep his wife out of prison. By the time he walks free after serving his sentence, the world outside has rearranged itself around his absence. Old acquaintances, strangers with hidden agendas, and people he thought he could trust all circle him with their own demands. The question the film builds toward is not whether Javid can reclaim a normal life, but whether such a thing was ever possible for someone who has become so useful to so many.
Cast & crew
Director Sam Gharibian brings a taut, street-level sensibility to the film, grounding the story in recognizable social textures. Amir Aghaee anchors the film as Javid, projecting a weary resilience that keeps the character sympathetic under pressure. Nasser Aghayi and Touraj Alvand round out the ensemble, both veteran Iranian performers whose screen presence adds weight to every confrontation.
Context & significance
Iranian crime cinema has long wrestled with the tension between individual conscience and societal pressure, and 360D fits squarely within that tradition. For diaspora audiences who grew up watching Iranian social dramas, the film speaks directly to a familiar anxiety — the way systems, institutions, and even family relationships can transform a person's one moment of love into a lifelong liability. The US-Iran co-production dimension adds an extra layer of interest, signaling the kind of cross-border storytelling that resonates with communities living between two cultures. Crime thrillers with this moral weight are relatively rare in Persian cinema, making 360D a notable entry in the genre.
Where & how to watch
360D is available to stream on K-Time. The film is in original Persian audio with no additional dubbed track. Watch it on your browser, TV, or phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Membership can be cancelled anytime.