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Opponent

Opponent

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6.4 (17) ·2023 ·119 min ·Movie
Drama

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 Cast

Payman Maadi
Payman Maadi
Iman
Marall Nasiri
Marall Nasiri
Maryam
Björn Elgerd
Björn Elgerd
Thomas
Nicole Mehrbod
Asal
Diana Farzami
Sahar
Ardalan Esmaili
Ardalan Esmaili
Abbas
Magnus Mark
Magnus Mark
Foreman
Arvin Kananian
Arvin Kananian
Ali
Joonas Saartamo
Joonas Saartamo
Coach
Roy Nehme
Man Stabbing Himself

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