Director: Behrouz Shoeibi
Cast: Babak Hamidian, Leyla Zare, Mohsen Kiyaie, Mohammad Alimohammadi, Daryush Arjmand
Rooze Balvaa is a 2021 Iranian drama mini-series directed by Behrouz Shoeibi, following a respected cleric and television figure whose life is upended when serious accusations suddenly emerge, forcing him and his family to confront a storm of social pressure and moral uncertainty.
What is Rooze Balvaa about?
Emad has spent years building a reputation as a trusted religious figure and familiar face on Iranian television. When allegations of a serious nature surface without warning, the orderly world he has constructed begins to fracture. His spouse and children are drawn into the fallout, each forced to weigh loyalty against doubt. The series unfolds across the charged atmosphere of a community that once held Emad in high regard, tracing how public scandal reshapes private bonds and tests the resilience of a family caught between faith, reputation, and the relentless scrutiny of those around them.
Cast & crew
Director Behrouz Shoeibi brings a measured hand to the material, drawing restrained performances from a seasoned ensemble. Babak Hamidian leads as Emad, with Leyla Zare and Mohsen Kiyaie alongside him. Daryush Arjmand, a respected veteran of Iranian cinema, lends additional weight to the supporting cast, while Mohammad Alimohammadi, Masoud Delkhah, Zakiyeh Behbahani, and Pasha Jamali round out the ensemble.
Context & significance
Iranian social dramas centred on public figures under pressure occupy a distinct corner of domestic television production. Rooze Balvaa fits within that tradition, exploring how a scandal can detonate through a family and a community simultaneously. For diaspora viewers, the series offers an unfiltered window into the textures of middle-class Iranian life — the interplay of religious identity, public image, and family loyalty that shapes daily existence in ways rarely visible in international productions. Shoeibi's direction keeps the focus intimate, ensuring the human cost of the allegations remains front and centre throughout the mini-series run.
Where & how to watch
Rooze Balvaa is available to stream on K-Time in its original Persian audio with subtitles. Watch on your browser, Android TV, or phone — no VPN required, no geo-blocking, no extra download needed. Subscription plans include a cancel-anytime option.