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Opponent( 2023)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Payman Maadi

      Iman

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      Marall Nasiri

      Maryam

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      Björn Elgerd

      Thomas

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      Nicole Mehrbod

      Asal

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      Diana Farzami

      Sahar

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      Ardalan Esmaili

      Abbas

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      Magnus Mark

      Foreman

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      Arvin Kananian

      Ali

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      Joonas Saartamo

      Coach

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      Roy Nehme

      Man Stabbing Himself

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      Sonja Lindblom

      Handyman

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      Maria Norgren

      Staff

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      Filip Slotte

      Thomas Friend

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      Ahmed Abdullahi

      Motaz

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      Sanaz Shirzad

      Singing Girl

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      Miran Korkmaz

      Gambler

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      Leyla Aksoy

      Girl Playing the Piano

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      Helya Beikzadeh

      Girl's Mother

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      Amirali Abanzad

      Girl's Father

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Wed 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 local team, it might earn them some extra brownie points with the immigration authorities. She's less ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • sweden
    • iran
    • lgbt
    • closeted homosexual
    • rumors
    • gay theme