Sar-riz (فیلم کوتاه سرریز) is a 2026 Iranian short film directed by Nahal Dashti, who also co-produced the project. The screenplay was written by Dashti in collaboration with Tina Dehghan. The film presents a sensitive and unsettling story about childhood, family conflict, emotional pressure, and the blurred boundary between imagination and reality.

The story centers on a dreamy young girl who lives in a world shaped by childhood imagination but is unexpectedly forced to take on an adult role within her family. As she tries to restore peace between her parents, she becomes increasingly involved in problems that are beyond her understanding and emotional capacity. Her determination to protect her family eventually leads her toward an unusual and frightening decision, creating a powerful clash between innocence and the harsh realities surrounding her.

The film features Parinaz Izadyar, Mojtaba Pirzadeh, Hasti Mahdavifar, Shahnosh Shahbazadeh, Termeh Mousavi, and Taha Ghaffari. Through its young protagonist, Sarریز explores the consequences of placing adult responsibilities on children and how family tensions can reshape a child’s perception of reality.

With its psychological atmosphere, emotional storytelling, and thought-provoking themes, Sarریز offers a distinctive examination of childhood, fear, responsibility, and the desperate desire to restore harmony within a troubled family.