Director: Masoud Atyabi
Cast: Pejman Jamshidi, Hossein Yari, Amirhossein Arman, Hadi Kazemi, Gholam Reza Nikkhah
Bokharest is a 2022 Iranian comedy-drama film directed by Masoud Atyabi, following a social media influencer whose reckless online life spirals into a serious crisis after a fatal accident puts him in the crosshairs of powerful forces he never anticipated.
What is Bokharest about?
When a popular Iranian social media personality finds himself at the center of a deadly incident involving a high-profile political figure, his carefully curated public image begins to collapse. What starts as a moment of panic and poor judgment quickly snowballs into a web of cover-ups, unexpected alliances, and mounting pressure from all sides. Surrounded by people who each have their own agenda, he must figure out who to trust and how to survive a situation that spirals far beyond anything his follower count could shield him from. The film blends sharp satirical humor with genuine dramatic tension as its protagonist scrambles to keep his world from unraveling.
Cast & crew
Director Masoud Atyabi brings together a strong ensemble led by Pejman Jamshidi, known for his ability to balance comedic timing with dramatic weight. He is joined by Hossein Yari, Amirhossein Arman, Hadi Kazemi, Gholam Reza Nikkhah, the veteran Babak Karimi, Iman Safa, and Vahid Aghapoor, each adding texture to the film's layered social world.
Context & significance
Bokharest arrives at a moment when Iranian cinema has increasingly turned its lens on the country's social media culture and the anxieties surrounding public life, political power, and accountability. For diaspora viewers, the film offers a recognizable portrait of a generation raised on likes and followers suddenly confronted by the weight of real-world consequences. Its comedy-drama blend keeps the tone accessible while the underlying social commentary resonates with anyone who has watched Iran's influencer landscape grow at a complicated intersection of visibility and risk. It is the kind of story that travels well precisely because its themes — ambition, panic, and moral compromise — are universal.
Where & how to watch
Bokharest is available on K-Time with original Persian audio and Persian subtitles. Stream it on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and you can cancel anytime.