Starring 32 of actor and director Modiri’s past accomplices (and friends like, Siamak Ansari) the show takes place in “today’s world.”

The widely-popular Ghahve Talkh (Persian: Bitter Coffee) TV show–which begins its 5th season in about three days–starts its storyline with Ansari’s character drinking a bitter cup of coffee which sends him back in time, via his thoughts.

In some cultures being “openly gay” can be difficult to navigate. Yet, gay Persian comedian, Mehran Khaghani, sets the stage for the rest by joyful example(s): Living and thinking fabulously. Mehran Khaghani–whose only time spent in the ”komode” (closet), is to choose an outfit for one of his many gigs–is a former PM for the office of the President [...]