Lesson in love, self-awareness in ‘Neighbors’

In the third episode of ‘Neighbors’, Reza finds himself on the receiving end of a gentle heartbreak.

Madly in love with a woman out of his league, Reza is surprised, but honored, when she invites him for what he thinks might be a step forward in their relationship.

What he doesn't expect is a heartfelt and thoughtful rejection.

She reminds him that marriage isn’t just about finding the right partner; it’s also about becoming the right partner.

Don’t miss the third episode, a gentle yet powerful reminder that love begins not just with finding someone, but with bettering yourself.

Directed by Mohammad-Hossein Latifi, ‘Neighbors’ airs daily on iFilm English TV at 22:00 GMT (except Saturdays), with replays the following day at 04:00, 10:00, and 16:00.

Set in Tehran, ‘Neighbors’ follows the story of an elderly man who returns to his former home after years abroad, only to discover it’s no longer empty.

Rather than evicting the families now living there, he chooses to embrace them and their everyday ups and downs as his own.

The series features Amin Hayaee, Mohammad-Reza Sharifinia, Ali Nasiriyan, Kamand Amir-Soleimani, Hossein Panahi, Ali Ousivand, Keihan Maleki, Ramin Parchami, Majid Mozaffari and Gohar Kheirandish.