Director: Jorj Hashemzadeh
Cast: Saeid Poursamimi, Ehteram Boroumand, Fateme Motamedaria, Vishka Asayesh, Alireza Kamali
Dar Sokout is a 2020 Iranian drama film directed by Jorj Hashemzadeh, running 89 minutes. The film follows a woman who returns to Iran after years abroad, carrying the weight of a long-held secret and the guilt of choices made in her past.
What is Dar Sokout about?
Soudabeh has spent years living outside Iran, but the burden of an old secret and a persistent guilt finally compel her to return home. Her homecoming stirs up buried memories, forcing her to confront a painful chapter of her life she had tried to leave behind. At the center of her unresolved past is her daughter — a child she left behind when she departed Iran long ago. Soudabeh must decide whether to seek out her daughter and reveal the truth she has kept silent for so long, or whether some secrets are better left undisturbed. The film unfolds with quiet intensity, tracing her internal struggle as past and present begin to converge around a single, difficult act of disclosure.
Cast & crew
The film is directed by Jorj Hashemzadeh and features a distinguished ensemble from Iranian cinema. Saeid Poursamimi and Ehteram Boroumand bring depth and restraint to their roles, while Fateme Motamedaria and Vishka Asayesh further enrich the emotional register. Alireza Kamali and Pantea Panahi'ha round out a cast recognized for their craft across Iranian film and television.
Context & significance
Dar Sokout belongs to a tradition of Iranian domestic dramas that center on female experience, memory, and the weight of choices deferred. Stories of return — of Iranians coming back after years abroad to reconcile with family, identity, or past actions — carry particular resonance for diaspora viewers who know firsthand the emotional complexity of living between two worlds. The film's quiet, realist tone invites reflection rather than spectacle, making it well-suited for viewers who appreciate character-driven Iranian cinema that explores guilt, reconnection, and the long shadow of personal decisions left unresolved.
Where & how to watch
Dar Sokout is available on K-Time with original Persian audio. Stream it on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, cancel anytime.