Director: Mehdi Fakhimzadeh
Cast: Mehdi Fakhimzadeh, Ramin Rastad, Gohar Kheirandish
Mosht Akhar is a 2019 Iranian action-comedy-drama film directed by and starring Mehdi Fakhimzadeh. The film follows a seasoned martial artist who disguises his skills behind a facade of frailty, turning everyday life into an elaborate con — until a stranger from his past changes everything.
What is Mosht Akhar about?
At the center of the story is an elderly man with expert-level karate training who has spent years hiding his true abilities behind a convincing act of weakness and fragility. Together with a trusted accomplice, he exploits this deception to stage manufactured conflicts and pocket money from unsuspecting strangers. The scheme runs smoothly until a chance encounter throws the whole operation into question — the old man crosses paths with someone who recognizes him for who he really is, forcing him to confront a past he has long tried to leave behind. What unfolds is a blend of physical comedy, street-level tension, and an unexpected emotional undercurrent as the two men reckon with history between them.
Cast & crew
Mehdi Fakhimzadeh serves dual roles as both director and lead actor, anchoring the film's physical comedy with real presence. Ramin Rastad plays his partner-in-deception, providing the straight-man energy that makes the con-artist dynamic work. Veteran actress Gohar Kheirandish, a recognizable face from decades of Iranian cinema, brings authority and warmth to the ensemble.
Context & significance
Iranian action-comedy has a long tradition of pairing physical gags with street-smart protagonists who operate on the margins of society. Mosht Akhar leans into this lineage — the karate-skilled elder as an unlikely trickster is a figure that resonates with diaspora viewers who grew up on Persian films where wit and skill go hand in hand. For audiences outside Iran, the film delivers the familiar rhythms of Persian comedic timing layered over an action premise, making it an accessible and entertaining watch that connects to a shared cultural sensibility without requiring deep context. The 2019 release places it within a period of lively genre output from Iranian commercial cinema.
Where & how to watch
Mosht Akhar is available on K-Time with original Persian audio. Watch on your TV, phone, or computer — no VPN required, no geo-blocking, no extra download needed. Memberships can be cancelled anytime.