Director: Ali Ghavitan
Cast: Hoda Moghadammanesh, Matin Nazari, Amirmohammad Rahmani, Yousef Ahmadi, Hadi Hashemi
Arezoo'ie Ziba is a 2023 Iranian drama film directed by Ali Ghavitan, following a group of children and teenagers who band together on an earnest mission to fulfill the heartfelt wish of a young girl — an 80-minute portrait of childhood solidarity, innocence, and the quiet courage that small acts of kindness demand.
What is Arezoo'ie Ziba about?
A young girl carries a wish she cannot fulfill on her own, and word of it quietly spreads among the children and teenagers in her orbit. One by one they decide to help, each bringing whatever they can — resourcefulness, loyalty, a willingness to get into a little trouble. The road to making the wish real turns out to be longer and stranger than any of them imagined, full of small obstacles and unexpected alliances. What begins as a simple act of solidarity grows into something that tests every member of the group and reveals who they truly are when things get difficult. The film keeps the stakes grounded and human, letting the story breathe through the faces of its young cast rather than through plot machinery.
Cast & crew
Director Ali Ghavitan leads a cast anchored by Hoda Moghadammanesh and Matin Nazari, with Amirmohammad Rahmani, Yousef Ahmadi, and the veteran actor Hadi Hashemi rounding out the ensemble. Hashemi's presence alongside the younger performers gives the film an intergenerational texture that extends its emotional range well beyond a simple children's story.
Context & significance
Iranian cinema has a long, internationally recognized tradition of films told through the eyes of children — works that use youthful perspective to speak honestly about community, longing, and moral responsibility. Arezoo'ie Ziba sits firmly within that lineage, offering diaspora audiences a film that feels rooted in everyday Iranian life without requiring prior knowledge of politics or history. For Persian-speaking families abroad, especially parents raising children between two cultures, this kind of story carries particular warmth: it models friendship, empathy, and collective effort in a language and setting that feels genuinely familiar. At 80 minutes the film is accessible to viewers of all ages, making it a natural choice for a shared family evening.
Where & how to watch
Arezoo'ie Ziba is available to stream on K-Time with Persian subtitles. Watch on the web browser, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN required and no geo-blocking. Subscribe and cancel anytime.