I Just Want to Talk to My Mom

(2026)

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Announced
Shooting
Wrapped
Released

Countries

Iran

Turkey

Director

Mohsen Rabiei

Writer

Mohsen Rabiei

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Drama
Thriller

TMDB

Release dates

US dates, plus theatrical dates in the film's own country.

Nov 15, 2026

Plot

An Iranian actress living in Istanbul tries to reach her mother in Iran during the recent events in Iran, marked by conflict, political tensions, and internet shutdowns. As communication lines collapse, she finds herself trapped between fear, uncertainty, and the painful distance separating her from the person she loves most. A personal journey about family, borders, and the universal human need to be heard.