Parvaze Badbadak'ha dastan-e chiye? What is this film about?

The film follows Moslem, a boy bullied by classmates and criticized at home, whose patient and empathetic teacher steps in to support him through his daily hardships at school and within his family.

In filme irani chand daghighe ast? How long is Parvaze Badbadak'ha?

The film runs 75 minutes, making it a compact and focused watch — well suited for an evening with family or younger viewers interested in Iranian cinema.

Koja bebinam Parvaze Badbadak'ha ro? Where can I watch it online?

You can watch Parvaze Badbadak'ha on K-Time — no extra download or VPN needed. It streams on the web, on your TV, and on your phone with a K-Time subscription.

Does this film have Persian subtitles or dubbing?

The film is in original Persian audio, so Persian-speaking viewers can follow it directly without subtitles. It is a native Persian-language Iranian production from 2012.

Parvaze Badbadak'ha

Name: Parvaze Badbadak'ha
Genre: Crime, Family
Released: 2012
Duration: 75 min
Cast: Ali Ghavitan, Ali Marefati, Ali-Mohammad Norouzian, Hossein Mohammadian, Ronak Pouryadgar

Director: Ali Ghavitan

Cast: Ali Ghavitan, Ali Marefati, Ali-Mohammad Norouzian, Hossein Mohammadian, Ronak Pouryadgar

Parvaze Badbadak'ha is a 2012 Iranian family drama directed by Ali Ghavitan, following a young student named Moslem whose daily life at school and home is marked by ridicule and criticism — until a quietly determined teacher enters the picture and refuses to give up on him.

What is Parvaze Badbadak'ha about?

Moslem is a boy whose school days bring little comfort. His classmates single him out for mockery, and at home his parents meet his struggles with impatience and blame rather than understanding. Surrounded by indifference from nearly every adult in his world, the boy begins to shrink into himself. His teacher, however, watches carefully and chooses a different path — one of steady patience and genuine care. Through small, persistent acts of encouragement, this teacher pushes back against the forces that have convinced Moslem he is not worth the effort, setting the two of them on a quiet but meaningful collision course with the boy's circumstances.

Cast & crew

Director Ali Ghavitan also appears on screen in the film, taking an acting role alongside the central ensemble. The cast includes Ali Marefati, Ali-Mohammad Norouzian, Hossein Mohammadian, and Ronak Pouryadgar — a group drawn together to portray the everyday social world of an Iranian primary school with grounded, naturalistic performances.

Context & significance

Iranian cinema has long held a special place for stories set inside schools and focused on childhood — a tradition stretching back through decades of acclaimed filmmaking. Parvaze Badbadak'ha sits within that lineage, using the classroom as a window onto wider social pressures: the weight of parental expectation, the cruelty children can show one another, and the outsized impact a single empathetic adult can have on a young life. For diaspora families raising children far from Iran, the film's themes of belonging, academic pressure, and the search for a caring mentor feel immediately recognizable across cultural distances.

Where & how to watch

Parvaze Badbadak'ha is available on K-Time in its original Persian audio. No VPN is needed and there is no geo-blocking — watch on the web, on your TV, or on your phone with a K-Time subscription. Cancel anytime.