Tabagheye Yek va Nim is a 2022 Iranian comedy-drama film directed by Navid Esmaili and written by Hossein Namazi. Set against the backdrop of contemporary Tehran, it offers a sharp and affectionate portrait of the city's lower-middle class residents and the daily negotiations of life between floors.
What is Dabaghe Yeko Nim about?
The story centers on an apartment building where the residents of a peculiar mezzanine-level flat find themselves caught between two social worlds — the respectability of the first floor and the unfiltered reality of the ground floor. When everyday pressures mount and relationships among neighbors reach a tipping point, a series of small comedic and tender moments reveals the gap between aspiration and circumstance. The film follows its characters through misunderstandings, compromises, and quiet moments of solidarity, painting an honest picture of urban Iranian life without sentimentality or judgment.
Cast & crew
The film is directed by Navid Esmaili, a filmmaker working in contemporary Iranian urban comedy, and written by Hossein Namazi. The brief does not list individual cast members; the ensemble reflects the kind of lived-in, character-driven performance style common to socially observant Iranian cinema of this period.
Context & significance
Iranian social comedies set in apartment buildings have long served as mirrors for class anxieties and neighborly tensions in Persian cinema. Titles exploring the literal and figurative space between floors tap into a rich tradition of examining how Tehranis navigate status, dignity, and community in dense urban housing. For diaspora viewers, this world resonates deeply — the cramped stairwells, the sideways glances, the humor that softens hard truths. Tabagheye Yek va Nim (طبقه یک و نیم), produced in 1401 of the Iranian calendar, belongs to a wave of post-2020 Iranian films that blend sharp social commentary with genuine warmth.
Where & how to watch
Tabagheye Yek va Nim is available on K-Time with Persian audio. Stream it on your browser, smart TV, or Android device — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Start watching with a K-Time subscription and cancel anytime.