Director: Behrang Toufighi
Cast: Sina Mehrad, Masoud Forotan, Nima Raeisi, Kaveh Khodashenas, Mehdi Soltani
Pedar is a 2018 Iranian drama series directed by Behrang Toufighi, exploring the weight of fatherhood through one family's defining crisis. With a strong ensemble cast, the show examines how a man's deepest convictions are tested when duty, love, and impossible choices collide.
What is Pedar about?
Hamed is a young boy at the center of an unexpected and emotionally charged incident that upends his family's world. His father, caught between his personal values and his responsibilities as a parent, finds himself pulled in two directions at once. As the situation intensifies, the family must confront truths they have long avoided. The drama unfolds through quiet, tense exchanges that reveal the fragility of trust between parents and children, and the cost of standing by what one believes to be right when the stakes are highest.
Cast & crew
Behrang Toufighi directs a seasoned cast led by Sina Mehrad and Masoud Forotan. Nima Raeisi, Kaveh Khodashenas, and Mehdi Soltani bring depth to the supporting roles, while Laya Zanganeh and Majid Moshiri round out an ensemble known for their work in Iranian television drama.
Context & significance
Iranian family dramas occupy a special place in Persian-language storytelling, and Pedar fits squarely within a tradition that prizes moral complexity over easy resolution. For diaspora viewers who grew up watching Iranian television, a series built around generational tension and paternal identity carries immediate resonance. Pedar does not rely on melodrama; instead it draws its emotional power from restrained, realistic performances and a premise that feels genuinely grounded in Iranian social life. For viewers outside Iran longing for thoughtful Persian-language content, this series offers a window into recognizable dynamics.
Where & how to watch
Pedar is available on K-Time with original Persian audio. You can watch on your browser, TV, or phone with no VPN needed and no geo-blocking. Start a subscription and cancel anytime.