Director: Seyed Javad Hashemi
Cast: Akbar Abdi, Vahid Nafar, Behnoush Bakhtiari, Elnaz Habibi
Torna 2 is a 2019 Iranian comedy-fantasy film directed by Seyed Javad Hashemi, featuring an ensemble cast led by Akbar Abdi. The film follows an eccentric professor whose unusual restaurant-turned-spacecraft embarks on an accidental interstellar voyage after a group of mischievous teenagers arrives on the scene.
What is Torna 2 about?
An inventive but quirky professor has spent years transforming his modest restaurant into something far more ambitious — a vessel capable of space travel. His carefully laid plans unravel the moment four rambunctious teenagers stumble into his world, bringing chaos and unplanned acceleration to the countdown. The ship launches ahead of schedule, carrying everyone aboard on an unintended journey through the cosmos. They touch down on an unknown world far from home, where the real adventure — and the real comedy — begins. The film plays out as a broad, warmhearted romp in which youthful energy collides with adult ambition, and the universe itself seems to conspire against anyone who takes themselves too seriously.
Cast & crew
Akbar Abdi, one of Iranian cinema's most beloved comic character actors, anchors the film as the professor, bringing his signature blend of exasperation and warmth. Vahid Nafar, Behnoush Bakhtiari, and Elnaz Habibi round out the ensemble, each contributing to the film's energetic comic rhythm. Director Seyed Javad Hashemi keeps the tone light and accessible throughout.
Context & significance
Iranian family comedy with a science-fiction twist occupies a special corner of Persian-language cinema — these films aim squarely at multigenerational audiences who want to laugh together without worrying about content. Torna 2 fits comfortably into a tradition of Iranian comedies that blend physical humour, mild fantasy, and big-hearted performances. For diaspora families streaming abroad, titles like this carry extra resonance: familiar faces, familiar cadences of Persian humour, and storylines that feel genuinely warm rather than edgy. It is the kind of film you put on with relatives of all ages, confident that everyone will find something to enjoy.
Where & how to watch
Torna 2 is available on K-Time with original Persian audio. Watch on any browser or connected TV — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start watching instantly and cancel anytime.