Plot Summary
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.
Movie Details
- Original Title
- Motståndaren
- Status
- released
- Original Language
- sv
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Cast
Payman Maadi
Iman
Marall Nasiri
Maryam
Björn Elgerd
Thomas
Nicole Mehrbod
Asal
Diana Farzami
Sahar
Ardalan Esmaili
Abbas
Magnus Mark
Foreman
Arvin Kananian
Ali
Joonas Saartamo
Coach
Roy Nehme
Man Stabbing Himself
Sonja Lindblom
Handyman
Maria Norgren
Staff
Filip Slotte
Thomas Friend
Ahmed Abdullahi
Motaz
Sanaz Shirzad
Singing Girl
Miran Korkmaz
Gambler
Leyla Aksoy
Girl Playing the Piano
Helya Beikzadeh
Girl's Mother
Amirali Abanzad
Girl's Father
Production Companies
tangy
Ape&Bjørn
Filmpool Nord
Film i Väst
SVT
