Director: Mehran Ahmadi
Cast: Reza Attaran, Houman Seyyedi, Babak Hamidian, Hadi Kazemi
Mosadere is a 2018 Iranian comedy-drama film directed by Mehran Ahmadi, following an Iranian man who abandons his homeland for the United States, only to discover that life abroad brings its own unexpected complications, absurdities, and moments of hard-won clarity.
What is Mosadere about?
The story centers on an ordinary Iranian man who makes the difficult decision to leave Iran and start fresh in America. Once there, he must navigate the sharp gap between the life he imagined and the daily reality of being a stranger in a new country — struggling with language barriers, cultural misunderstandings, and the loneliness that settles in when the excitement of escape fades. The film observes his missteps and small victories with a wry, affectionate eye, painting a portrait of immigrant life that is funny, bittersweet, and deeply recognizable to anyone who has ever relocated far from home.
Cast & crew
Reza Attaran, one of Iran's most beloved and versatile comedic actors, heads the cast and brings both warmth and sharp comic timing to the central role. He is joined by Houman Seyyedi, a familiar face in Iranian cinema known for his naturalistic style, alongside Babak Hamidian and Hadi Kazemi, who round out the ensemble with complementary energy.
Context & significance
Stories about Iranians living abroad — or trying to reach abroad — have long occupied a central place in Persian cinema and popular culture. Mosadere arrives in that tradition, speaking directly to the lived experience of the Iranian diaspora: the push-and-pull of leaving home, the comedy of cultural collision, and the quiet grief of distance. For viewers settled in Canada, the United States, or Europe, the film holds up a recognizable mirror. It belongs to a strand of Iranian comedy that uses humor as a way to process displacement without sentimentalizing it — the laughs are real, but so is the ache underneath them.
Where & how to watch
Mosadere is available on K-Time in its original Persian audio. You can watch on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Subscription plans are flexible and you can cancel anytime.