Orca (اوركا)
Qumra Projects
/ Feature Narrative / Qatar, Iran / 2021 / Colour
In Farsi / Arabic, English subtitles
Home Premiere
Rated: Parental guidance is advised for viewers under the age of 13. Individuals under the age of 13 are not admitted into cinemas unless accompanied by an individual aged 18 or older.
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Synopsis
Elham, a young divorced Iranian woman, survives a horrific beating at the hands of her estranged husband. Haunted by the traumatic experience and seeking to rediscover herself after the separation, she finds some solace and salvation in the open expanse of water. Courageous, determined and encouraged by her supportive father, Elham soon makes her mark as a formidable endurance swimmer of the Caspian Sea. In the fight of her life, Elham faces political, ideological, and personal obstacles in search of her ultimate goal—the Guinness world record for swimming the longest distance with her hands bound.
Made with the support of Doha Film Institute and Katara Studios, ‘Orca’ is the true story of Iranian swimmer Elham Asghari and her quest for sporting recognition in her home country. Her incredible journey from a near-death domestic violence episode to the pinnacle of one of the most challenging and arduous sports in the world is an inspiring watch. A true heroine’s journey, ‘Orca’ shows us how one brave woman at the lowest point in her life fought her way back from the abyss and turned the darkness into a miracle.