Is Hoze Naghashi a good Iranian film to watch online?

Yes — with a 7.4 IMDb rating and strong performances from Shahab Hosseini and Negar Javaherian, it is a well-regarded Iranian drama that resonates with both local and diaspora audiences.

Koja mitonam filme Hoze Naghashi ro online bebinam?

Hoze Naghashi is available on K-Time. You can stream it on the web, on a TV, or on your phone from anywhere in the world, without a VPN or geo-blocking.

Does Hoze Naghashi have English subtitles or Persian dubbing?

The film is in original Persian audio. Check the K-Time player for available subtitle options at the time you watch; the film does not currently carry a Persian dub.

Shahab Hosseini dar che filme irani bazi karde ke arzeshe tamasha dashte bashe?

Hoze Naghashi is one of Shahab Hosseini's quieter, more intimate films — different from his high-profile international work, but praised for its emotional depth and restrained storytelling alongside Negar Javaherian.

Hoze Naghashi

Name: Hoze Naghashi
Genre: Drama
Released: 2013
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Shahab Hosseini, Negar Javaherian, Fereshteh Sadr Orafaee, Elham Korda, Menuçehr Muhammedi

Director: Maziar Miri

Cast: Shahab Hosseini, Negar Javaherian, Fereshteh Sadr Orafaee, Elham Korda, Menuçehr Muhammedi

Hoze Naghashi is a 2013 Iranian drama film directed by Maziar Miri, starring Shahab Hosseini and Negar Javaherian. The film centers on two people whose profound differences test whether love alone can bridge the widest of human divides — a quiet, emotionally charged story set against everyday Iranian life.

What is Hoze Naghashi about?

Maryam and Reza could not be more unlike one another. Their personalities, backgrounds, and ways of seeing the world place them at a distance that feels almost unbridgeable. Yet life brings them together, and what begins as friction gradually becomes something neither expected. The two must find a way to make sense of who they are to each other — and whether their connection is strong enough to withstand the skepticism of the people around them. Hoze Naghashi unfolds at a measured pace, building its emotional core through small moments, stolen glances, and the weight of unspoken words rather than dramatic confrontation.

The K-Time take

Director Maziar Miri draws restrained, deeply felt performances from his two leads, letting the film breathe without resorting to melodrama. The result is an understated portrait of human connection that rewards patient viewers with emotional honesty rarely seen in mainstream romantic drama.

Cast & crew

Shahab Hosseini, one of Iran's most respected film actors, brings quiet intensity to Reza; his international visibility grew considerably in the years following this film. Opposite him, Negar Javaherian delivers a nuanced, interior performance as Maryam. Veteran actress Fereshteh Sadr Orafaee and Elham Korda round out a strong ensemble, with director Maziar Miri also appearing in a supporting role.

Context & significance

Iranian romantic dramas of the early 2010s were navigating a careful balance between social reality and cinematic permission, and Hoze Naghashi sits comfortably in that tradition. For diaspora viewers who grew up watching Iranian cinema's talent for expressing what cannot be said directly — emotion carried through implication and restraint — this film speaks a familiar language. Its 7.4 IMDb rating reflects genuine audience affection. The film offers a window into contemporary Tehran life and the emotional vocabulary shared by Iranians everywhere, making it equally resonant for those watching from Toronto, London, or Los Angeles.

Where & how to watch

Hoze Naghashi is available to watch on K-Time in original Persian audio. Stream on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Subscribe and cancel anytime.