TRAPPED.

Cross Cultural Expressions, in partnership with Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, proudly presents TRAPPED., an evocative feature film written and directed by Mastaneh Moghadam, LCSW. This psychological drama delves into the complexities of ancestral trauma, shedding light on the often-unspoken mental health struggles within immigrant families.

TRAPPED. follows the story of Daria, a first-generation immigrant, who finds herself suffocating under the weight of her mother’s unhealed wounds. Caught in the intricate web of cultural heritage and personal healing, she navigates the expectations of her immigrant upbringing as she is confronted with the lasting echoes of her family’s past—an emotional weight that threatens to define her future. With a gripping narrative and deeply human performances, the film explores the silent burdens that immigrant children carry and the difficult path toward breaking free.

Writer and Director - Mastaneh Moghadam
Executive Producer - Mastaneh Moghadam
Director of Photography - Jake Sarfaty
Editor - Alex Bromberg
Music - Arjang Rad
Production Design - Maryam Sayyad
Producer - Dustin Ellis
Associate Producer - Mojgan Moghadam Rahbar

Starring
Daria - Navah Rahbar
Michael - Brian Felker
Diana - Pantea Ommi
Vicki - Nasi Nassiri
Jenn - Julia Monteon

CCE is a mental health service organization that raises awareness and understanding by uplifting individuals and communities through therapy, education and the arts. The Cross Cultural Expressions Community Counseling Center (CCECCC), their flagship outreach initiative, provides culturally sensitive therapeutic support for their clients.