Director: Pejman Cheshmi
Cast: Maryam Khodarahmi, Mirtaher Mazloumi, Afshin Sangchaap, Parisa Goldoost, Hamed Kiazal
Jeloie Cheshm is a 2013 Iranian comedy-family film directed by Pejman Cheshmi, following a mischievous young boy whose simple errand before the Persian New Year spirals into a string of unexpected adventures across town.
What is Jeloie Cheshm about?
Ali is a playful, spirited boy living in the days leading up to Nowruz. After persistent negotiating, his mother finally hands him money to go buy new clothes for the holiday. The moment feels big for Ali — his first real solo errand. But somewhere along the way, the money vanishes. What begins as a straightforward shopping trip becomes a scramble through the city streets as Ali encounters one surprising situation after another, each more colorful than the last, all while trying to fix his mistake before he has to face his mother.
Cast & crew
Director Pejman Cheshmi brings an easy, warm touch to this family production. The cast includes Maryam Khodarahmi, Mirtaher Mazloumi, Afshin Sangchaap, Parisa Goldoost, Hamed Kiazal, Parvin Maleki, and Rahman Moghadam, a mix of familiar Iranian television and cinema faces well-suited to the film's light, crowd-pleasing tone.
Context & significance
Films built around the Nowruz holiday hold a special place in Iranian popular culture — they are comfort viewing, designed for the whole family to enjoy together during the New Year season. Jeloie Cheshm fits squarely into this tradition: a child protagonist, a relatable misadventure, and a forgiving comic sensibility that makes it easy viewing for grandparents and grandchildren alike. For diaspora families who grew up with these seasonal comedies, the film carries a particular warmth — the Nowruz rush, the new-clothes ritual, and the chaotic streets of pre-holiday Tehran are images that feel instantly familiar even from thousands of kilometers away.
Where & how to watch
Jeloie Cheshm is available on K-Time in its original Persian audio. Watch on the web browser, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Cancel anytime.