A mysterious suitcase is opened, and nothing is the same afterwards. Safar Be Limoonia (Journey to Limoonia) is an Iranian fantasy comedy for children and families, directed by Kamal Moghadam. Once the suitcase opens, a group of children find themselves in Limoonia, an imaginary world full of strange creatures and playful adventures, where they meet characters such as a mischievous giant and a lemon.
| Original title | سفر به لیمونیا |
|---|---|
| Latin title | Safar Be Limoonia |
| English title | Journey to Limoonia (literal translation) |
| Year | 2026 (cinema release) |
| Country | Iran |
| Language | Persian |
| Genres | Fantasy, Comedy, Children and family |
| Director | Kamal Moghadam |
| Writers | Mohammadreza Shirkhanloo, Majid Hatami |
| Producer | Mohsen Mosaferchi |
| Investor | Soroush Malmir |
| Cinematography | Mehdi Habibi |
| Editing and visual effects | Mehran Nozohour |
| Music | Abolfazl Ghasem Shirazi |
| Singer | Ali Shirazi |
| Production design | Reza Soleimani |
| Distributor | Rah-e Erfan Cinema Institute |
| Running time | about 80 minutes |
| Cinema release | 13 May 2026 (23 Ordibehesht 1405) |
| Online release | 3 November 2026 (12 Aban 1405) on FilmNet |
A Suitcase, a Giant and a Lemon
The story begins in the ordinary world, but the moment the suitcase is opened, unusual things start to happen. The children are pulled into Limoonia, a land built around a lemon-loving giant who is himself made of sweet lemon. According to the director, much of the film relies on visual effects, because he wanted to create a world that would feel exciting to a generation that has grown up with technology. Under the jokes and the colourful creatures, the film's message is simple: the value of friendship and of standing by one another.
Bahareh Rahnama, Ebrahim Shafiei and a Young Cast
Bahareh Rahnama and Ebrahim Shafiei lead the adult cast, alongside co-writer Mohammadreza Shirkhanloo. They are joined by Soroush Malmir, Barbod Malmir and Mohammadjavad Siyanaki, and by a large group of young actors that includes Radin Asiaban, Elena Askari, Amirmahdi Akbari, Bahar Babarabi, Hossein Mobinipour, Radin Tolou, Asal Nourbakhsh, Kian Ghaffari and Yas Abbasi.
Fans of Bahareh Rahnama can also find her on Pardeh in the family comedies Baba Sibiloo and Pastarioni.
Kamal Moghadam's Film for Young Audiences
Kamal Moghadam has directed both feature films and children's stage plays. Earlier features of his on Pardeh include Kadoon and Aroosi-ye Cinderella, both of which also feature Mohammadreza Shirkhanloo. With Safar Be Limoonia he turns to pure fantasy for younger viewers.
Release in Cinemas and Online
The film waited some time for its screening permit. It finally opened in cinemas across Iran on Wednesday 13 May 2026, with Rah-e Erfan Cinema Institute handling distribution, as a release aimed at families and younger audiences. On 3 November 2026 it joined the online cinema section of FilmNet.
Safar Be Limoonia FAQ
What is Safar Be Limoonia about?
After a mysterious suitcase is opened, children enter Limoonia, a fantasy world with a mischievous lemon giant and other strange creatures.
Who directed the film?
Kamal Moghadam directed it, from a script by Mohammadreza Shirkhanloo and Majid Hatami. Mohsen Mosaferchi produced it.
Who is in the cast?
Bahareh Rahnama, Ebrahim Shafiei and Mohammadreza Shirkhanloo lead the cast, with many child actors.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. It was made and released as a fantasy film for children and teenagers and their families.
Safar Be Limoonia is on Pardeh in its original Persian version, and you can also download it with a free Pardeh account.
Cast
سروش مالمیر
باربد مالمیر
محمدجواد سیانکی
