Opponent
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Overview
In the aftermath of a devastating rumor, Iman and his family have been forced to flee Iran. As refugees, they end up in a run-down hotel in northern Sweden. Despite feeling powerless, Iman tries to maintain his role as the family patriarch. To increase their chances of asylum, he breaks a promise to his wife and joins the local wrestling club. As the rumors start to resurface, Iman’s fear and desperation begin to take a hold.
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- tangy, Ape&Bjørn, Filmpool Nord, Film i Väst, SVT
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Cast
Crew
- Director
- Milad Alami
- Writers
- Milad Alami
- Producers
- Annika Rogell
- Cinematography
- Sebastian Winterø
- Composer
- Jon Ekstrand,Carl-Johan Sevedag
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CinemaSerf
May 29, 2024
"Iman" (Payman Maadi) and his family are living in a Swedish hostel awaiting a decision on their refugee application. Wife "Maryam" (Marall Nasiri) is expecting a baby which is quite a surprise given the two aren't exactly loved-up! Their initial application has been rejected so they must appeal. he comes across as a decent, hard working man and before he took a job delivering pizzas in all weathers, he was a part of the Iranian wrestling team at the Rio Olympiad. He reckons that if he joins a l…