Director: Shahram Shah Hosseini
Cast: Hamed Behdad, Ra'na Azadivar, Babak Karimi
Khane Dokhtar is an Iranian drama-thriller directed by Shahram Shah Hosseini, following two friends whose joyful wedding preparations collapse overnight when a mysterious phone call announces that the bride has died and the ceremony is off.
What is Khane Dokhtar about?
Bahar and Parisa are caught up in the excitement of a wedding eve, running errands and sharing the anticipation that surrounds Samira's big day. When night falls, an unexpected call shatters everything: Samira is dead and the wedding will not happen. Stunned and disbelieving, the two women find themselves pulled into a web of unanswered questions. Who made the call? What really happened to Samira? The film builds its tension quietly, peeling back the surface of an ordinary social gathering to reveal hidden pressures, secrets, and the fragile bonds between women navigating life's expectations in contemporary Iran.
Cast & crew
The film stars Hamed Behdad, one of Iran's most versatile and committed screen actors, alongside Ra'na Azadivar, whose naturalistic performances have made her a distinctive presence in Iranian independent cinema. Babak Karimi, a seasoned character actor with extensive stage and screen credits, rounds out the central cast under the direction of Shahram Shah Hosseini.
Context & significance
Khane Dokhtar sits within a tradition of Iranian social thrillers that use domestic settings and intimate female friendships to probe deeper societal tensions. Films of this type resonate strongly with diaspora audiences who recognize the unspoken rules and expectations that shape women's lives in Iran. The mystery element is less about a whodunit puzzle and more about what goes unsaid in close communities — making it a quietly affecting watch for anyone with roots in Iranian culture or an interest in nuanced, character-driven storytelling from the region.
Where & how to watch
Khane Dokhtar is available on K-Time with original Persian audio and Persian dubbing included. Stream on your phone, computer, or TV — no VPN required, no geo-blocking, and no extra download. Sign up once and cancel anytime.