Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek (2026)



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5.5 2026 12 min Cyprus, Greece

Director: Andreas Sotiriadis

Cast: Aristi Gerontidou, Lydia Salapata Adamou, Stelios Makris, Elena Stefanidou, Danae Nerantzaki

Drama Thriller
A deeply empathetic woman named Katerina notices a troubling scene: Elena, a young girl from the adjacent apartment, appears outside her home with a visible bruise. Convinced the child is suffering in silence, Katerina becomes consumed by an urgent drive to rescue Elena from what she fears is a hidden, abusive environment.

More About This Film

Hide and Seek is a 2026 psychological thriller short about a grieving mother whose daughter has disappeared. The situation becomes increasingly disturbing when she begins hearing a child's voice coming from within the walls of her home.

At only around twenty minutes, the film uses a compact format to build an atmosphere of uncertainty and psychological pressure. Its central premise explores grief, guilt, trauma, and the difficulty of separating external reality from an intensely personal experience.

  • The film was directed and written by Raaj Raahi.
  • Mauna Shah and Veronica Shah star in the film.
  • The reported runtime is approximately 20 minutes.
  • The film was released in the United States in August 2026.
  • It was produced by World Cinema Partners, Udaya Sethi Films, and Showbigg Media & Entertainment.

Where to Watch

As a short film, Hide and Seek may initially circulate through festivals and digital platforms rather than broad commercial services.