The Asthma

The Asthma is a fantasy film from Iran that explores the struggle for survival in a society defined by labor and servitude. It portrays a world where disadvantaged individuals work relentlessly to increase the power of those already in control, while facing a physical and metaphorical struggle to breathe.

Written and directed by Ali Vasipour, this project is the first in a chronological list of his directed works, preceding The Taboon. The short film has a runtime of nine minutes and was produced by Sorena Film under producer Setayesh Heydari. The cast features Ima Sanaye Ziba in the role of Ava, with Selena Babaei appearing as the character's childhood self. Other primary roles are played by Sepideh Jaafar as Helen and Kooshyar Livarjani as Kaveh.