Director: Kenji Tanigaki
Cast: Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Yang Enyou, Yayan Ruhian, JeeJa Yanin
The Furious is a 2026 Hong Kong–American–Chinese martial arts action film directed by Kenji Tanigaki, featuring an international ensemble of some of the most accomplished fight performers in world cinema. Running 113 minutes, it delivers a relentless succession of hand-to-hand combat set against a crime-thriller backdrop.
What is The Furious about?
Wang Wei's life is upended when his daughter vanishes into the grip of a dangerous criminal syndicate. Corrupt law enforcement offers him nothing — no investigation, no answers, no hope. Refusing to accept silence, Wei begins his own desperate search for the truth. His path unexpectedly crosses with Navin, a tenacious investigative journalist haunted by his wife's puzzling disappearance. The two men, bound by separate wounds and a common enemy, form a volatile alliance. What follows is a brutal, high-stakes pursuit through criminal networks as both men fight not just for the people they love, but for a basic measure of justice that institutions have denied them.
Cast & crew
Director Kenji Tanigaki, a veteran of Hong Kong action choreography, assembles a pan-Asian fight roster of remarkable depth. Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Yayan Ruhian, JeeJa Yanin, Brian Le, Yang Enyou, Joey Iwanaga, and Sahajak Boonthanakit bring world-class physical credibility and screen presence. Taslim and Ruhian, both veterans of The Raid franchise, and Yanin, the Thai action star, are standouts.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, The Furious sits within a tradition of East Asian action cinema that has built a passionate global following far beyond its home markets. Films from this lineage — grounded in genuine martial arts skill rather than digital effects — connect with audiences who appreciate craft and physical storytelling. The film's themes of a father fighting for his child and ordinary people confronting corrupt power structures resonate across cultures, speaking to the Iranian diaspora's own deep appreciation for stories about family, dignity, and resistance. No Persian dubbing or subtitles are available; the original audio is the intended experience.
Where & how to watch
The Furious is available on K-Time. Watch in the original audio with no Persian dubbing or subtitles. Stream from your browser, TV, or phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, cancel anytime.