Hawaii (هاوایی) is a 2019 Iranian comedy film directed by Bahman Gudarzi and produced by Morteza Shaisheta. Set in contemporary Iran, it follows a cast of ordinary characters whose comic misadventures unfold against the backdrop of everyday Iranian life, delivering warm laughs rooted in recognizable social situations.
What is Havaei Full about?
When a group of Iranians find themselves entangled in a chain of comic misunderstandings, their plans for a dream escape — real or imagined — spiral into increasingly absurd territory. Gudarzi builds the story around relatable aspirations: the longing for something beyond the familiar, the gap between expectation and reality, and the chaos that erupts when ordinary people pursue extraordinary goals. Without revealing where the chaos leads, the film keeps its energy light and its character dynamics sharp, letting the ensemble's bickering and bonding carry the comedy through each escalating situation to an audience-pleasing resolution.
Cast & crew
Hawaii was directed by Bahman Gudarzi, a filmmaker working within Iran's popular comedy tradition. The film was produced by Morteza Shaisheta. Beyond their production roles, the brief does not supply individual cast credits, so we highlight the collaborative, ensemble-driven nature of the project — a hallmark of Iranian comedies that rely on sharp group chemistry rather than a single star.
Context & significance
Iranian comedy films occupy a beloved corner of Persian cinema, offering diaspora audiences a direct line back to the humor, slang, and social rhythms of home. Titles in this genre often succeed by mining the gap between Iranian ambition and Iranian reality — dreams of travel, financial schemes, family pressure — and wrapping those tensions in warmth rather than cynicism. Hawaii fits squarely in that tradition: a film made for Persian-speaking audiences who find genuine comfort in laughter that reflects their own cultural experience. For viewers abroad who grew up on Iranian comedies, it offers an easy, familiar viewing atmosphere that requires no prior knowledge of the plot.
Where & how to watch
Hawaii is available on K-Time in Persian audio — no dubbing required since the original language is Farsi. Watch on your browser, smart TV, or Android device with no geo-blocking and no VPN needed. Subscribe once and cancel anytime.