Tatami
Iranian female judokas Leila and her coach Maryam, travel to the Judo World Championship, intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. Midway through the Judo World Championships, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose, or she will be branded a traitor of the state. With her own and her family’s freedom at stake, Leila is faced with an impossible choice: comply with the Iranian regime as her coach Maryam implores her to do, or fight on, for the gold.
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Tatami
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 8, 2024
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Mystery
User Score
78%
Original Title
Tatami
Production Companies
Keshet Studios, New Native Pictures, Maven Screen Media, White Lodge Productions, WestEnd Films, Tale Runners, Sarke Studio, Rogovin Brothers
Director
Guy Nattiv
Description
Iranian female judokas Leila and her coach Maryam, travel to the Judo World Championship, intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. Midway through the Judo World Championships, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose, or she will be branded a traitor of the state. With her own and her family’s freedom at stake, Leila is faced with an impossible choice: comply with the Iranian regime as her coach Maryam implores her to do, or fight on, for the gold.
