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Coming from two countries at odds with each other, Iranian-American Leila (Layla Mohammadi) strives to find balance and embrace her opposing cultures, while boldly challenging the labels society is so quick to project upon her. When her family reunites in New York City for her father’s heart transplant, Leila navigates her relationships from arms length in an effort to keep her “real” life separate from her family life. However, when her secret is unceremoniously revealed, so are the distinct parallels between her life and that of her mother Shireen (Niousha Noor). Punctuated by a bright color palette, snappy comedic relief, and vibrant dance numbers, The Persian Version delivers an honest portrayal of a woman who remains unapologetically herself, blended seamlessly into a heartfelt story about family, belonging, and the undeniable influence of pop music.
Original Release
10/20/2023
US Release
10/20/2023
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Layla Mohammadi | Leila |
Niousha Noor | Shireen |
Kamand Shafieisabet | Young Shireen |
Bijan Daneshmand | Ali Reza Jamshidpour |
Bella Warda | Mamanjoon |
Sachli Gholamalizad | Young Mamanjoon |
Chiara Stella | Young Leila |
Shervin Alenabi | Young Ali Reza |
Jerry Habibi | Abbas |
Arty Froushan | Majid |
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Layla Mohammadi | Leila |
Niousha Noor | Shireen |
Kamand Shafieisabet | Young Shireen |
Bijan Daneshmand | Ali Reza Jamshidpour |
Bella Warda | Mamanjoon |
Sachli Gholamalizad | Young Mamanjoon |
Chiara Stella | Young Leila |
Shervin Alenabi | Young Ali Reza |
Jerry Habibi | Abbas |
Arty Froushan | Majid |
Tom Byrne | Maximillian Balthazar |
Reza Diako | Hamid |
Parsa Kaffash | Vahid |
Mia Foo | Elena |
Andrew Malik | Eman |
Parmida Vand | Nurse Roya |
Ash Goldeh | Babajoon |
Samuel Tehrani | Shivaz |
M. Mehdi Tahmasebi | Zal |
Derin Arduman | Checkout Girl |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Nyla Hazratjee | Executive Producer |
Amy Nauiokas | Executive Producer |
Natalie Qasabian | Executive Producer |
Alvaro R. Valente | Executive Producer |
Peter Block | Producer |
Luca Borghese | Producer |
Anne Carey | Producer |
Diloy Gülün | Producer |
Ben Howe | Producer |
Cory Neal | Producer |
Summer Shelton | Producer |
Sena Tonguc | Producer |
Maryam Keshavarz | Producer |