Drowning in Holy Water (2020) Review

Is Drowning in Holy Water worth watching?

Yes — Drowning in Holy Water is worth watching, with a 84% Critic Score and 78% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 74% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (70), Letterboxd (3.5/5), and IMDb (6.9/10).

Directed by Navid Mahmoudi, Drowning in Holy Water runs 85 minutes in Persian. On Celluloid we index it for “Drowning in Holy Water review”, “is Drowning in Holy Water worth watching”, and related discovery queries from Afghanistan.

What is Drowning in Holy Water about?

Rona and Hamed are two young Afghans who are in love with each other. Searching for a better life, they have decided to immigrate to Europe but they have to make a big decision to make it happen, a decision that relates to their religion and beliefs.

Critics consensus: This Iran–Afghanistan drama won Best Film at MGGA 2022 — the headline prize of MIFFest’s Borderless edition. The film stars Ali Shadman, Neda Jebraeili, Matin Heydarnia, Sadaf Asgari, Sogol Khaligh, and others.

Should you watch Drowning in Holy Water tonight?

Yes — prioritize Drowning in Holy Water tonight if you want a proven drama with lasting rewatch value. At 85 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch Drowning in Holy Water?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Drowning in Holy Water (2020) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt11773588. Explore more from Afghanistan on our country hub or browse drama films.