Shackled (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2005, Shackled is a comedy and drama film directed by Isa Qosja, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Story happens in the first days after NATO troops enter Kosova. After the signing of the military agreement in Kumanovo, in the house of the retarded, the guards and employees leave their places and flee. Inmates are all retarded but they have a special philosophy of life, they have their wishes and their dreams. Being free gives them a chance to make dreams come true, but they are confronted with a reality and environment, which in one way or another is very different. From the moment of getting out the fences, they are conflicted with people that call themselves free. Gradually this conflict roughens and with it degenerates the meaning of freedom. There are three main characters, Kukum, Mara and Hasan.
Who’s in it. Shackled stars Anisa Ismaili as Mara, Luan Jaha as Kukum, Donat Qosja as Hasan and Shkumbin Istrefi as Gafurri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Shackled has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shackled page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shackled tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shackled (2005)?
- In US, Shackled is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shackled worth watching?
- Shackled holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shackled?
- Shackled stars Anisa Ismaili, Luan Jaha, Donat Qosja, Shkumbin Istrefi and Yllka Gashi.