Director: Arash Moayerian
Cast: Amir Hossein Rostami, Mehrdad Ziaei, Shohreh Soltani, Nilofar Shahidi, Danial Noravesh
Bamboolak is a 2025 Iranian family fantasy film directed by Arash Moayerian, blending music, magic, and childhood wonder into a vibrant story about wishes, mischief, and the unbreakable bonds between young hearts longing for something more.
What is Bamboolak about?
Little Bamboolak carries an important responsibility: as the youngest grandchild of the legendary Bambalakhan, he is tasked with helping a girl named Nanaa fulfill her deepest wish — to have a sibling of her own. The path to granting that wish, however, is far from smooth. A mischievous spirit known as Shaitoonak is determined to stand in their way and sabotage every effort they make. What follows is a lively, music-filled adventure through a world where fantasy and everyday childhood emotions intersect — courage, longing, friendship, and the quiet power of believing in something beyond the ordinary.
Cast & crew
The film is directed by Arash Moayerian and features a young ensemble cast including Amir Hossein Rostami, Mehrdad Ziaei, Shohreh Soltani, Nilofar Shahidi, Danial Noravesh, Hosein Shahbazi, and Mahtisa Pasandide. Together they bring warmth and energy to a story designed to delight children and parents alike.
Context & significance
Iranian family cinema has a long tradition of crafting stories that speak to children through allegory, folklore, and fantastical characters rooted in Persian imagination. Bamboolak continues this tradition in a modern key, using music and color to deliver its emotional weight. For diaspora families, films like this offer something precious: a shared cultural experience that can bridge generations in the home, letting children born abroad connect with the sounds, humor, and storytelling rhythms of Iran. At 77 minutes, it is paced for young viewers while giving adults enough warmth and nostalgia to enjoy it alongside them.
Where & how to watch
Bamboolak is available on K-Time with original Persian audio. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no geo-blocking, no VPN required. Start or cancel anytime.