Director: Abdolreza Kahani
Cast: Hamid Farrokhnejad, Reza Attaran, Niataya Chersi, Amin Hayaiy
Khanoome Yaya is a 2019 Iranian comedy film directed by Abdolreza Kahani, following two bumbling brothers-in-law whose solemn business trip to China takes a sharp detour into the chaotic streets and misadventures of Thailand.
What is Khanoome Yaya about?
Naser and Morteza are brothers-in-law brought together by grief — both have just lost their father-in-law. The family decides the two should travel to China to handle pending business affairs. Once abroad, however, the temptation of nearby Thailand proves irresistible, and the pair quietly reroute their trip. What begins as a minor detour spirals into a cascade of comic mishaps when they stumble upon an old acquaintance named Azim, whose presence draws them deeper into unfamiliar territory. Far from home, out of their depth, and desperate to keep their escapade secret from family back in Tehran, Naser and Morteza must navigate language barriers, cultural clashes, and the unpredictable company of their old friend — all while trying to look responsible.
Cast & crew
The film pairs Hamid Farrokhnejad and Reza Attaran — two of Iranian cinema's most recognizable comedy talents — as the hapless Naser and Morteza. Farrokhnejad brings a sardonic restraint to his role, while Attaran's physical comedy is a reliable engine of the genre. Niataya Chersi and Amin Hayaiy round out the main ensemble, adding texture to the Thailand sequences.
Context & significance
Iranian comedy films built around men behaving badly abroad have a long and beloved tradition in Persian-language cinema, stretching back through classics of the pre-streaming era. Kahani, better known for dramatically charged work, steps into lighter territory here, giving diaspora audiences a film that is undemanding and warmly familiar. For viewers who grew up watching Iranian comedies about hapless travelers getting into trouble in foreign countries, Khanoome Yaya offers that same comfortable rhythm: recognizable archetypes, situational humor grounded in cultural difference, and the reassuring certainty that everything will eventually work itself out. It is the kind of film that works well on a relaxed evening, especially for families who want something accessible and free of heavier themes.
Where & how to watch
Khanoome Yaya is available on K-Time with original Persian audio. Stream it on your browser, TV, or phone with no VPN needed and no geo-blocking. Start watching anytime — cancel anytime.