Orca

Following a near-fatal assault by her husband, a divorced Iranian woman named Elham turns to endurance swimming to recover and find her identity. As she develops her skills in the water, she strives to set a Guinness World Record for the longest distance swum with her hands bound. Along the way, she must navigate various personal, religious, and political challenges to achieve her goal.

The drama was directed by Sahar Mosayebi and written by Tala Motazedi. It is a co-production between Iran and Qatar, produced by Luca Bercovici, Mahtab Keramati, and Ahmed Al Baker. The film stars Taraneh Alidoosti as Elham, with supporting performances by Mahtab Keramati, Masoud Karamati, and Mahtab Nasirpour.

Released on September 1, 2023, the movie has a runtime of 107 minutes. It currently holds a rating of 6.5/10 on IMDb based on 781 votes.