Director: Björn Stein, Måns Mårlind
Cast: Julianne Moore, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Jeffrey DeMunn, Frances Conroy, Nate Corddry
Shelter (also known as 6 Souls) is a 2026 American drama film directed by Björn Stein and Måns Mårlind, starring Julianne Moore and Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Set against the backdrop of New York City's streets, it tells a quietly devastating story of two homeless strangers whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined.
What is Shelter about?
On the cold sidewalks of New York, two people — Hannah and Tahir — cross paths under the most desperate of circumstances. Both have been stripped of stability, yet something draws them toward each other with unexpected tenderness. As the film unfolds, it peels back the layers of each character's history: the choices made, the losses endured, and the invisible fractures that eventually push a person to the street. Their growing bond is not simply romantic — it is a lifeline. The film asks whether two people, each carrying their own wreckage, can piece together enough hope to build something new. The pacing is deliberate, the emotional terrain unforgiving, and the performances carry the full weight of the story's quiet tragedy.
Cast & crew
Julianne Moore leads the cast as Hannah, bringing her characteristic depth and restraint to a role that demands emotional precision. Jonathan Rhys Meyers plays Tahir, matching Moore's intensity with a rawness that keeps the film grounded. Jeffrey DeMunn and Frances Conroy appear in supporting roles, adding texture and history to the story's margins. Directed by Swedish duo Björn Stein and Måns Mårlind, the film reflects their eye for atmospheric character studies.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, Shelter resonates on more than one level. The experience of displacement — of building a life from scratch in an unfamiliar city, of carrying a past that the new country cannot see — is not abstract. Many Iranians abroad have navigated versions of this vulnerability, even when their circumstances differ from the characters on screen. The film is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles, making it fully accessible for viewers who prefer to watch in their native language. A drama about human connection at its most stripped-down, it requires no cultural prior knowledge — just an openness to sitting with difficult emotions.
Where & how to watch
Shelter is available on K-Time with full Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start and cancel anytime.