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Opponent (2023)
Directed by Milad Alami
Drama · 1h 59m
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.
Cast
Payman Maadi
Marall Nasiri
Björn Elgerd
Ardalan Esmaili
Magnus Mark
Arvin Kananian
Joonas Saartamo
Crew
- Director
- Milad Alami
- Writer
- Milad Alami
- Director of Photography
- Sebastian Winterø
- Original Music Composer
- Jon Ekstrand, Carl-Johan Sevedag
- Editor
- Olivia Neergaard-Holm
- Producer
- Annika Rogell
Details
- Original title
- Motståndaren
- Release date
- 2023-10-26
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- SV
- Spoken languages
- Persian, Swedish
- Countries
- Norway, Sweden
- Production
- tangy, Ape&Bjørn, Filmpool Nord, Film i Väst, SVT