After fleeing the Iran-Iraq war, Darya begins a new life in Los Angeles and is swept off her feet by the charming Sam Lebon. But behind his promises of safety lies a violent darkness. As their relationship twists into abuse and control, Darya makes a daring escape — only to discover Sam has ordered her death. Hunted and alone, she must outwit a relentless predator before his vow becomes her execution.
Acting
Facinelli's pivot from charm to menace is skin-crawling.
Production
LA's immigrant communities shot with urgent authenticity.
Editing
Tight 98 minutes, zero fat, constant breathlessness.
Director
Jared Cohn
Shiva Negar
Darya
Peter Facinelli
Sam Lebon
Shohreh Aghdashloo
Melody
Billy Zane
Det. Manny
Shane West
Max
Micah Fitzgerald
The Man
Danny Pardo
William Gonzeles
Catherine Bruhier
Janet Carter
Susan Louise O'Connor
Dr. Fujan
Phillip Andre Botello
Hassan
Marisa Petroro
Leah
Rich Paul
Greg
April Wilkner
Theresa White
Lester G. Reynolds
Johnny
Meredith Jackson
Nurse
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shiva Negar and Shohreh Aghdashloo both fled Iran as children; their scenes carry unspoken autobiography.
Jared Cohn typically directs B-movie creature features—this marks his pivot to 'elevated exploitation' with Aghdashloo's producing push.
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