Border of Life (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2001, Border of Life is a drama film directed by Taha Karimi, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. In this poetic and visually expressive work, Karimi examines the invisible boundaries between life and death, freedom and limitation, hope and loss. Through stark imagery and minimal dialogue, he turns physical frontiers into emotional landscapes — a cinematic meditation on the Kurdish spirit and the human condition
Who’s in it. Border of Life stars Hadi Saratazini as Hadi, Srwa Zarian as Srwa, Hussien Karimi as Hussien and Farhad Rasooli as Farhad.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Border of Life has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Border of Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Border of Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Border of Life (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Border of Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Border of Life worth watching?
- Border of Life holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Border of Life?
- Border of Life stars Hadi Saratazini, Srwa Zarian, Hussien Karimi and Farhad Rasooli.
- When was Border of Life released?
- Border of Life was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.