Director: Hamid Labkhandeh
Cast: Parsa Pirouzfar, Leia Zanganeh, Soraya Ghasemi, Hamideh Kheirabadi, Iraj Rad
Dar Ghalbe Man is a 1997 Iranian drama series directed by Hamid Labkhandeh, following the intersecting lives of two families from vastly different economic backgrounds. The series weaves romance and social observation into a story of class, longing, and the barriers that divide people who find themselves drawn to one another.
What is Dar Ghalbe Man about?
Two families occupy opposite ends of the social spectrum. Sara, daughter of a wealthy household, finds herself drawn to Reza from a modest background, while Sara's uncle develops feelings for Leila. These parallel relationships unfold against a backdrop of economic disparity, family expectations, and the everyday tensions that arise when affection crosses class lines. The series uses its central romances to examine broader social dynamics — how wealth shapes choices, how families respond to unexpected attachments, and how individuals navigate pressures that pull them in conflicting directions. The emotional stakes remain grounded in recognizable human experience throughout.
Cast & crew
The series is directed by Hamid Labkhandeh. The ensemble cast includes Parsa Pirouzfar and Leia Zanganeh in prominent roles, alongside Soraya Ghasemi, Hamideh Kheirabadi, Iraj Rad, Ali Dehkordi, Pooya Amini, and Rozita Ghaffari. Pirouzfar is a well-established figure in Iranian cinema and television, recognized across multiple generations of Persian-speaking audiences.
Context & significance
Iranian television drama of the late 1990s frequently explored class divisions as a lens for examining social change, and Dar Ghalbe Man fits squarely within that tradition. For diaspora viewers who grew up watching Iranian series of this era, the production carries a strong sense of familiarity — the pacing, the family-centered storytelling, and the moral weight given to social belonging are all characteristic of that period. The romance-across-class narrative resonated widely with audiences navigating questions of identity, aspiration, and community belonging, themes that remain meaningful for Iranian viewers living abroad decades later.
Where & how to watch
Dar Ghalbe Man is available on K-Time with original Persian audio. You can watch on the web browser, on your TV via the K-Time دستگاه or Android TV, and on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, cancel anytime.