The Day I Lost My Shadow (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2018, The Day I Lost My Shadow is a drama film directed by Soudade Kaadan, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. It is winter in Damascus. Sana, with her eight-year-old son, is living alone while her husband works in Saudi Arabia. When Sana runs out of gas to cook or warm the house, she takes a day off to find a gas cylinder. From there begins a trip into the surroundings of Damas, where Sana finds herself brutally confronted with the effects of war.
Who’s in it. The Day I Lost My Shadow stars Sawsan Arsheed as Sana, Reham Al-Kassar as Reem, Samer Ismail as Jalal and Yara Ibrahim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Day I Lost My Shadow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Day I Lost My Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Day I Lost My Shadow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Day I Lost My Shadow (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Day I Lost My Shadow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Day I Lost My Shadow worth watching?
- The Day I Lost My Shadow holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Day I Lost My Shadow?
- The Day I Lost My Shadow stars Sawsan Arsheed, Reham Al-Kassar, Samer Ismail, Yara Ibrahim and Nur Maghout.
- When was The Day I Lost My Shadow released?
- The Day I Lost My Shadow was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.