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Opponent (2023)

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.
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Milad Alami profile
Milad Alami

Director

Cast

Payman Maadi profile
Payman Maadi

Iman

Marall Nasiri profile
Marall Nasiri

Maryam

Björn Elgerd profile
Björn Elgerd

Thomas

Nicole Mehrbod profile
Nicole Mehrbod

Asal

Diana Farzami profile
Diana Farzami

Sahar

Ardalan Esmaili profile
Ardalan Esmaili

Abbas

Magnus Mark profile
Magnus Mark

Foreman

Arvin Kananian profile
Arvin Kananian

Ali

Joonas Saartamo profile
Joonas Saartamo

Coach

Roy Nehme profile
Roy Nehme

Man Stabbing Himself

Sonja Lindblom profile
Sonja Lindblom

Handyman

Maria Norgren profile
Maria Norgren

Staff

Payman Maadi profile
Payman Maadi

Iman

Marall Nasiri profile
Marall Nasiri

Maryam

Björn Elgerd profile
Björn Elgerd

Thomas

Nicole Mehrbod profile
Nicole Mehrbod

Asal

Diana Farzami profile
Diana Farzami

Sahar

Ardalan Esmaili profile
Ardalan Esmaili

Abbas

Magnus Mark profile
Magnus Mark

Foreman

Arvin Kananian profile
Arvin Kananian

Ali

Joonas Saartamo profile
Joonas Saartamo

Coach

Roy Nehme profile
Roy Nehme

Man Stabbing Himself

Sonja Lindblom profile
Sonja Lindblom

Handyman

Maria Norgren profile
Maria Norgren

Staff

Extra

Release Date

October 26, 2023

Original Language

Persian, Swedish

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

tangy logoApe&Bjørn logoFilmpool Nord logoFilm i Väst logoSVT logo

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Videos

Meeting the Wrestlers thumbnail
Meeting the Wrestlers
Opponent (2023) - Trailer thumbnail
Opponent (2023) - Trailer

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