Heiran (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 8.8
Released in 2010, Heiran is a drama and romance film directed by Shalizeh Arefpoor, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. During the rule of Taliban in Afghanistan, about 3 million illegal Afghani immigrants entered Iran and caused numerous problems for the Iranian society to accept them. This film depicts the story of a 17 year old rural girl by the name of Mahi (Fish), who comes from a war-stricken family in southern Iran. Mahi falls in love with Heiran, an Afghan student who has come to their village to work. However, Mahi's family being strictly against her marriage to Heiran, force Mahi to choose one between her family and an Afghan boy.
Who’s in it. Heiran stars Mehrdad Sedighian as Heiran, Baran Kosari as Mahi, Farhad Aslani as Mahi's Father and Zhaleh Sameti as Mahi's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.8/10, Heiran sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heiran page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heiran tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heiran (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heiran change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heiran worth watching?
- Heiran holds an audience score of 8.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Heiran?
- Heiran stars Mehrdad Sedighian, Baran Kosari, Farhad Aslani, Zhaleh Sameti and Khosro Shakibai.
- When was Heiran released?
- Heiran was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.