Firewall

Overview

FIREWALL follows Ani, an Iranian-American girl in Texas longing for her father, lost and unreachable due to an internet firewall in politically turbulent Iran. Ani finds comfort in playing the cello and a beloved pop-up book of the Shahnameh, Iran's longest epic poem. Her mother's frustration over Iranian protests heightens the tension at home, but Ani becomes immersed in a vivid retelling of the Persian legend of Zahhak, the Serpent King. One night, when her father mysteriously returns, ancient Persian mythology intertwines with her reality, forcing her to confront the physical and mental demons that have kept her from finding peace.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 25, 2025

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

The Bear,Movement House,PILLARBOXED,Manny Boy,Streamwork Ventures

Cast

Eman Esfandi,Nazanin Nour,Ayla Farmand,Daniel Ricaud

Director

Bita Ghassemi

Writer

Bita Ghassemi

Producer

Kimia Aubin,Jadah Burciaga,Brody Carmichael,Alex Constantin,Eman Esfandi,Tiger Hill,Jake Y. King,Travis Lee Ratcliff,Naveed Mardi,Amanda Morrison,Farzan Sewani,Michael Zumaya,Bita Ghassemi

Cinematography

Tiger Hill

Budget

$45,000

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt34460234