Short film

Restless after years in a psychiatric institution for asylum seekers, Reza (17) dreams of escaping to start a better life. Shahryar, a night guard who has formed a bond with Reza, worries that he may harm himself—or die. Because one cannot escape from oneself.

*Honorable Mention, The Norwegian Short Film Festival 2025

Director/Producer: Shahrukh Kavousi

Cinematographer: Åsmund Hasli

Starring: Shahrukh Kavousi, Irasj Asanti