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Opponent (2023)
Directed by Milad Alami
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.
Length 119 minutes
Actors
Payman Maadi | Marall Nasiri | Björn Elgerd | Nicole Mehrbod | Diana Farzami | Ardalan Esmaili | Magnus Mark | Arvin Kananian | Joonas Saartamo | Roy Nehme | Sonja Lindblom | Maria Norgren | Filip Slotte | Ahmed Abdullahi | Sanaz Shirzad | Miran Korkmaz | Leyla Aksoy | Helya Beikzadeh | Amirali Abanzad