iFilm TV to premiere ‘On the Way to Zayandehroud’

iFilm English TV is set to begin broadcasting the series ‘On the Way to Zayandehroud’ starting August 29, 2024.

Directed by Hassan Fathi and produced by Esmaeel Afifeh, the series tells the story of Mehran, a young football player on the brink of stardom.

Mehran has recently been selected for Iran’s national football team and travels to Isfahan to negotiate with a new club. However, his dreams are shattered when his name is unexpectedly removed from the national team’s roster.

In a fit of rage, he drives recklessly, resulting in a fatal altercation with another driver. The incident leads to the death of the young man, and Mehran finds himself in prison, facing a dire situation.

As Mehran's life hangs in the balance, his mother desperately seeks the forgiveness of the victim's family in a bid to secure her son’s release. However, the victim’s father, a resentful and hardened man, appears to have different plans for Mehran and his mother.

The series features a notable cast, including Ashkan Khatibi, Behnoush Tabatabaee, Mehdi Soltani-Sarvestani, Houman Barqnavard, Mehraneh Mahin-Torabi, Masoud Rayegan, Afsaneh Pakrou, Hossein Mahjoub, Pardis Afkari, Mehdi Baqer-Beigi, along with appearances by several Iranian football players.

Originally produced in 2010, ‘On the Way to Zayandehroud’ is scheduled to replace ‘Prophet Joseph’ on iFilm’s lineup and will air daily at 23:00 GMT.

Repeat broadcasts will be available the following day at 05:00, 11:00, and 17:00 GMT.

The series consists of 19 episodes.