Dayan (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2018, Dayan is a drama and war film directed by Behrouz Nooranipour, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Set a day after the Syrian war began, Dayan paints a portrait of the thousands of refugees unable to return to their families once borders were established by terrorist groups. Seiban, an aging Syrian father living in exile with his family, has to make a choice: part with his special-needs children in order to escape, or keep them close and put the family's lives at the mercy of the military. As he struggles to decide, the world around his family crumbles under the weight of war, leaving little hope for their survival.
Who’s in it. Dayan stars Naser Babaeian as Siban, Bahar Maroofi Azar as Dayan, Hamid Jafari and Nasrin Izadi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Dayan has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dayan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dayan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dayan (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dayan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dayan worth watching?
- Dayan holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dayan?
- Dayan stars Naser Babaeian, Bahar Maroofi Azar, Hamid Jafari, Nasrin Izadi and Abdollah Ghawareh.
- When was Dayan released?
- Dayan was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.