The Hidden Half (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2001, The Hidden Half is a drama film directed by Tahmine Milani, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. An official is sent from his home in Tehran to hear the final appeal of a woman sentenced to death, a political prisoner. The official's wife of nearly 20 years, Fereshteh Samimi, writes him a letter to read when he reaches the hotel - the story of her student days during the revolution of 1978. We see the story in flashbacks as he reads: she leaves her province on scholarship, joins a Communist youth group, avoids arrest, and comes under the sway of a suave older man, Roozbeh Javid, a literary-magazine editor. As she tells her husband about the hidden half of her life, Fereshteh asks that he listen to the woman facing execution, a woman and therefore one of Iran's hidden half.
Who’s in it. The Hidden Half stars Niki Karimi as Fereshteh, Mohammad Nikbin as Roozbeh Javid, Atila Pesyani as Husband and Akbar Moazezi as Mr. Rastegar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Hidden Half has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hidden Half page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hidden Half tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hidden Half (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hidden Half change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hidden Half worth watching?
- The Hidden Half holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hidden Half?
- The Hidden Half stars Niki Karimi, Mohammad Nikbin, Atila Pesyani, Akbar Moazezi and Afarin Obeisi.
- When was The Hidden Half released?
- The Hidden Half was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.