Director: Nizam Razak, Raja Nukman Raja Mohd Noordin, Dzubir Mohamed Zakaria
Cast: Nizam Razak, Ieesya Isandra, Noor Ezdiani Ahmad Fauwzi, Yusuf Bahrin, Aloeng Silalahi
Papa Zola: The Movie is a 2025 Malaysian animated action-adventure film directed by Nizam Razak, Raja Nukman Raja Mohd Noordin, and Dzubir Mohamed Zakaria, following a beloved schoolteacher and his brilliant daughter through a series of increasingly wild escapades that celebrate family bonds and childhood imagination.
What is Papa Zola: The Movie about?
Papa Zola, a warm-hearted and sometimes bumbling schoolteacher, shares a close bond with his daughter Pipi, a sharp-minded girl whose curiosity and quick thinking constantly get them both into unexpected situations. What begins as ordinary daily life together soon spirals into a chain of outlandish adventures, each one testing their father-daughter teamwork in funny and heartfelt ways. Pipi's cleverness frequently saves the day while Papa Zola's enthusiasm — however misplaced — never wavers. The film draws its humor from the contrast between Pipi's composed intelligence and her father's well-meaning chaos, wrapping science-fiction and action elements around a story that is, at its core, about how love between a parent and child can make even the most absurd circumstances feel safe and joyful.
Cast & crew
The film stars Nizam Razak, who also serves as co-director, bringing dual creative energy to the title role. The voice cast includes Ieesya Isandra, Noor Ezdiani Ahmad Fauwzi, Yusuf Bahrin, Aloeng Silalahi, Imaad Iskandar, Nur Fathiah Diaz, and Dzubir Mohamed Zakaria, who likewise crosses over from the directing team into performance, giving the production a distinctly collaborative, ensemble character.
Context & significance
Malaysian animated features have grown into a recognizable regional voice in Asian family cinema, and Papa Zola: The Movie carries that tradition forward with its blend of slapstick, sci-fi color, and emotional warmth. For Persian-speaking and diaspora viewers, animated comedies centered on a father-daughter relationship hold universal appeal — the humor crosses language barriers easily, and the storyline's celebration of a clever daughter and an earnest, loving parent resonates deeply in family-oriented diaspora households. The film is available with Persian DUB, making it an ideal watch for younger viewers and families who want an entertaining, lighthearted adventure in their own language without needing to follow subtitles.
Where & how to watch
Papa Zola: The Movie is available on K-Time with full Persian DUB. Stream it on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Subscribe once and cancel anytime.