"Iman" (Payman Maadi) and his family are living in a Swedish hostel awaiting a decision...
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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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Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 26, 2023
Runtime
1h 59m
Genres
Drama
User Score
62%
Original Title
Motståndaren
Production Companies
tangy, Ape&Bjørn, Filmpool Nord, Film i Väst, SVT
Director
Milad Alami
Description
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.