Director: John Maclean
Cast: Kōki, , Tim Roth, Jack Lowden, Takehiro Hira
Tornado is a 2025 action-thriller directed by John Maclean, set in motion when a young woman's world is upended by a criminal gang. Driven by loss and a fierce need to carve her own path, she pursues both revenge and freedom in a taut 91-minute ride.
What is Tornado2 about?
A traveling puppet show fronted by a devoted father becomes the target of a ruthless gang with dangerous reach. When the ambush leaves destruction in its wake, his daughter — known as Tornado — refuses to grieve quietly. Determined to reclaim what was taken and settle the score, she sets out to track down the gang and seize the fortune they stole. What begins as a mission of vengeance gradually reveals something larger: a young woman testing the limits of her own resolve and deciding what kind of person she will become. The film keeps its cards close, slowly raising the stakes through sharp action sequences and moments of unexpected stillness.
Cast & crew
John Maclean directs a compact international ensemble. Kōki anchors the film as Tornado, bringing physical intensity to a role that requires both silence and explosive action. Tim Roth and Jack Lowden round out a cast that leans into moral ambiguity without overplaying it. Takehiro Hira and Rory McCann add weight to the antagonist side of the story.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking audiences abroad, Tornado arrives as a lean, genre-driven thriller with the kind of propulsive energy that travels well across languages. Action revenge narratives have long resonated across diaspora communities — stories where an outsider must fight to reclaim dignity and resources against an indifferent or hostile world. Tornado fits squarely into that tradition while giving its female lead genuine agency rather than treating her simply as a victim. With Persian dubbing available on K-Time, the film is easy to share across generations: parents and older relatives who prefer Persian audio can follow without friction alongside younger, bilingual viewers.
Where & how to watch
Tornado is available on K-Time with full Persian dubbing — no subtitles needed. Stream it on the web, your TV, or your phone with no VPN and no geo-blocking. Start a membership and cancel anytime.