Director: Ali Zakerirad
Cast: Behnoosh Bakhtiari, Majid Shahriari, Khashayar Raad, Fariba Torkashvand, Mahsa Iranian
Yek Dahom (یک دهم) is a 2023 Iranian comedy-drama film directed by Ali Zakerirad, running approximately 200 minutes. The story centers on Ghasem, a building superintendent in an upscale Tehran complex, whose modest ambitions collide with the realities of life in the city.
What is Yek Dahom Full about?
Ghasem works as the caretaker of a large residential building in northern Tehran, living alongside his wife in the small quarters allotted to the building's superintendent. He has a simple but persistent dream: to buy a car of his own. Each time he comes close to achieving this goal, circumstances intervene — unexpected expenses, the demands of residents, and the unpredictable rhythms of daily life conspire to push the dream further away. The film follows Ghasem's repeated attempts with warmth and gentle humor, painting a portrait of working-class persistence set against the backdrop of Tehran's social contrasts.
Cast & crew
The film is directed by Ali Zakerirad and features an ensemble cast including Behnoosh Bakhtiari, Majid Shahriari, Khashayar Raad, Fariba Torkashvand, Mahsa Iranian, Meysam Darvishanpour, and Hossein Rostami. Each performer contributes to the film's grounded, character-driven tone, bringing the residents and staff of the apartment complex to life with naturalistic performances.
Context & significance
Yek Dahom belongs to a tradition of Iranian social comedies that examine the gap between aspiration and everyday reality, a genre that has resonated deeply with Persian-speaking audiences for generations. Films in this lineage tend to find their emotional core in ordinary working people navigating urban life, drawing on understated humor and recognizable social dynamics rather than melodrama. For diaspora viewers, this kind of story carries a particular weight — the Tehran neighborhoods, the apartment-complex social hierarchies, and the small dignities people protect are immediately familiar. The film's extended runtime allows for an unhurried, episodic rhythm that suits its subject matter.
Where & how to watch
Yek Dahom is available to stream on K-Time with original Persian audio. Watch on any web browser, television, or phone — no VPN required, no geo-blocking, no extra download. Start and cancel anytime.