Director: Soroush Sehat
Cast: Ali Mosaffa, Javad Ezati, Hanieh Tavassoli
Jahan Ba Man Beraghs is a 2019 Iranian comedy film directed by Soroush Sehat, starring Ali Mosaffa, Javad Ezati, and Hanieh Tavassoli. Set against a backdrop of everyday Tehran life, the film blends sharp wit and warm humor to explore the small absurdities and unexpected moments that define ordinary relationships.
What is Jahan Ba Man Beraghs about?
A group of characters navigating the unpredictable currents of daily life in Tehran find themselves drawn into a series of comic situations that gradually reveal something genuine beneath the laughter. As their paths cross and collide, misunderstandings stack up and small ambitions clash with stubborn reality. Each character carries private hopes — about work, love, and belonging — while the city itself seems to push back at every turn. The film moves between episodes with a light touch, letting the humor land naturally rather than forcing punchlines, and builds toward moments of quiet recognition that feel both funny and unexpectedly true.
Cast & crew
Ali Mosaffa brings his trademark understated precision to the lead, grounding the comedy in recognizable human behavior. Javad Ezati, one of Iranian cinema's most versatile actors, adds energy and warmth to every scene he inhabits. Hanieh Tavassoli rounds out the central trio with charm and comic timing, making the ensemble feel lived-in and genuinely likable throughout.
Context & significance
Iranian comedy films have long served as a mirror for the everyday pressures and small joys of urban life, and Jahan Ba Man Beraghs fits squarely within that tradition. For diaspora viewers, this kind of Tehran-set comedy offers a familiar emotional geography — the rhythms of Persian conversation, the texture of city streets, the humor that emerges from recognizing people you know in characters on screen. The film carries no political agenda; it simply captures the comedy of being alive in a particular place and time. That specificity is precisely what makes it land for audiences watching from far away.
Where & how to watch
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