
Surviving Paradise
2000, English. Directed by Kamshad Kooshan.
Getting to Paradise is Easy... Survival is an Art
Surviving Paradise follows the adventures of 10-year-old Sam and 8-year-old Sara, Iranian children lost in Los Angeles, as they struggle to search for an uncle and elude the hit man who kidnapped their mother. On their way, they encounter a colorful cast of character and dangerous situations, but through connections they endure the rigors of life on the street.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 1 June 2000
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Surviving Paradise runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is Surviving Paradise on?
Surviving Paradise isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Surviving Paradise?
If you liked Surviving Paradise, try Chances Are, The Mosquito Coast, Gold.
Who directed Surviving Paradise?
Surviving Paradise (2000) was directed by Kamshad Kooshan and stars Shohreh Aghdashloo, Kian Abedini, Lauren Parissa Abedini.