Plot
2023 Bangladeshi drama film
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Why Watch This
A House Named Shahana offers a rare glimpse into the intimate struggles of a widowed mother fighting to keep her family’s ancestral home afloat amid rapid urban change, blending lyrical cinematography with raw, grounded performances.
Best For
Drama lovers, South Asian cinema fans, Social‑issue watchers, Slow‑burn storytellers, Female‑lead enthusiasts
The CinePearl Take
Leesa Gazi’s direction is both tender and unflinching, letting the house itself become a character that mirrors Shahana’s resilience. The lead—played by newcomer Rima Akhtar—delivers a nuanced performance that captures quiet desperation without resorting to melodrama. While the pacing is deliberately measured, it rewards patience with layered revelations about class, tradition, and modernity.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Leesa Gazi
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- Released
- 19 Sep 2025
- Language
- Bengali
- Country
- Bangladesh
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