The Siren (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film
Released in 2023, The Siren is a drama and animation film directed by Sepideh Farsi, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. November 1980. Southern Iran. We are at the beginning of the Iran-Iraq war. Abadan, the capital of the Iranian petrol industry resists the repeated assaults of the Iraqi army, but is soon under full siege. Omid, a 14-year-old boy, has stayed back in the city, with his grandfather, waiting for his elder brother to come back from the frontline. Along with Omid, we discover several other uncommon characters, each one having stayed for a personal reason. Each one resisting in his own way. But as the Iraqi siege of the city hardens, Omid has to quickly find a way to save those he loves.
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If you liked it. Fans of The Siren tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- When was The Siren released?
- The Siren was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.