Director: Richard Linklater
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott, Jonah Lees
Blue Moon is a 2025 drama film directed by Richard Linklater, set against the rugged coastline of Maine. Anchored by Ethan Hawke and Margaret Qualley, it tells the story of a fishing family grappling with mounting financial pressure and the quiet fractures that form within a household under strain.
What is Blue Moon about?
Along the cold shores of Maine, a family built on generations of fishing finds itself at a crossroads. The patriarch has always believed hard work and the ocean's yield would be enough, but a prolonged stretch of poor seasons has pushed the family's finances to a breaking point. As bills accumulate and old tensions resurface, each member of the household responds differently — some with denial, others with rebellion, and some by quietly carrying the weight alone. The film observes their daily rituals, arguments, and rare moments of tenderness with an unhurried eye, tracing how economic hardship seeps into the emotional fabric of a close-knit home without ever declaring it outright.
Cast & crew
Richard Linklater, known for his patient, conversation-driven filmmaking, brings his signature naturalistic approach to this intimate family portrait. Ethan Hawke, a longtime Linklater collaborator, leads the ensemble with understated intensity. Margaret Qualley delivers a grounded performance as a younger family member navigating her own sense of direction. Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott, and Jonah Lees round out a strong cast that keeps every scene rooted in lived-in realism.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, Blue Moon carries a particular resonance. The experience of watching a family navigate financial hardship while trying to hold onto dignity and tradition is deeply familiar to many Iranians who rebuilt their lives abroad — often in working-class or coastal communities far removed from the cities they left behind. Linklater's understated drama does not moralize; it simply observes, and in that observation there is recognition. The film is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing, making it fully accessible to Farsi-speaking audiences of all ages.
Where & how to watch
Blue Moon is available on K-Time with full Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Stream it on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no extra download, and no geo-blocking. Subscribe once and cancel anytime.