Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Cast: Hitoshi Takagi, Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto
Torona 2 is an Iranian animated adventure-comedy produced for Persian-speaking audiences, continuing the beloved Torona series with forest spirits, two young sisters, and the kind of warm, imaginative storytelling that has made the original a staple of Persian children's entertainment.
What is Torona 2 about?
Two sisters leave the city behind and settle near the countryside to be close to their mother, who is recovering from an illness. Far from everything familiar, the girls soon discover that the woods surrounding their new home are far from ordinary. Curious creatures and gentle forest spirits inhabit the trees and meadows, drawing the sisters into a series of gentle adventures. As each encounter unfolds, the girls learn that the natural world holds its own kind of magic, and that looking after one another matters more than any wonder they might find.
Cast & crew
Torona 2 features voice performances by Hitoshi Takagi, Noriko Hidaka, and Chika Sakamoto, a trio of experienced voice actors whose warm, expressive deliveries bring the characters to life with both humor and sincerity. The production was overseen by Hayao Miyazaki, whose sensitivity to childhood wonder and the relationship between children and nature shapes every scene.
Context & significance
For Iranian diaspora families, animated titles dubbed into Persian have always served a special role — they let parents share stories in their native language with children who have grown up speaking another tongue. Torona 2 fits squarely in that tradition. Its themes of sisterhood, curiosity, and the magic hidden in everyday landscapes resonate deeply with families navigating life between two cultures. The series draws on a long lineage of gentle, nature-centered storytelling and offers a rare chance to gather the whole family around something visually rich, emotionally gentle, and entirely in Persian.
Where & how to watch
Torona 2 is available on K-Time with full Persian dubbing, so the whole family can follow along without subtitles. Stream on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN required, no geo-blocking, and no extra download. Cancel anytime.