Director: Richard Jordan
Cast: Elliot Harris, Agathe Levi, Alan Emrys, Ryan Lee Scott, Henry Berry
Personhood is a 2025 Spanish science-fiction drama directed by Richard Jordan, exploring loneliness, disability, and human connection in a near-future world where robotic companions have become a commercial reality. Clocking in at 97 minutes, this quiet and emotionally grounded film raises questions about intimacy, identity, and what it means to be truly seen.
What is Personhood about?
Set in a world where companionship can be purchased, the film follows a man living with physical challenges who decides to buy a robotic companion, hoping to break free from the isolation that has defined his days. His guarded interior life slowly begins to open as the relationship deepens — but the path is not clear. His own fears and self-doubt create invisible walls, while his brother's resentment and envy add friction at every turn. The film unfolds as a slow-burn character study, asking whether vulnerability can be chosen, and whether love — even unconventional love — can survive the weight of insecurity and family pressure. No shortcuts, no easy answers.
Cast & crew
Director Richard Jordan brings a restrained, observational style to the material, trusting his cast to carry the film's emotional register. Elliot Harris leads as the central figure, with Agathe Levi, Alan Emrys, and Ryan Lee Scott forming the core supporting ensemble. Monica Baiardi and Ricardo Christian round out a cast that keeps the film grounded in lived-in human behavior rather than science-fiction spectacle.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking diaspora viewers, Personhood resonates because it speaks a universal language: loneliness in a new world, the complexity of family loyalty, and the courage it takes to reach for connection. Iranian culture places deep value on family bonds and social belonging — which makes stories about isolation and the hunger for acceptance land with particular force. The film is available with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles on K-Time, making it fully accessible whether you prefer to hear the story in your own language or follow along in Farsi text. Its quiet Spanish production sensibility offers something different from Hollywood formula — a slower, more introspective drama that rewards patience.
Where & how to watch
Personhood is available now on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start watching today and cancel anytime.