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🎬 Title: Opponent / Motståndaren

Story: Following a damaging rumor, Iman and his family are compelled to leave Iran and seek refuge in a dilapidated hotel in northern Sweden. Struggling with the weight of their new reality, Iman strives to uphold his role as the family leader. In a bid to improve their chances for asylum, he decides to go against his wife’s wishes and join a local wrestling club. As the rumors begin to resurface, Iman’s anxiety and desperation deepen.

⭐ Rating: 6.5 (15 votes)

📅 Release date: 2023-10-26

⏱️ Runtime: 1h 59m

🎭 Genres: Drama

🎬 Director: Milad Alami

✍️ Writer: Milad Alami

🌍 Countries: Norway, Sweden

🏢 Production companies: tangy, Ape&Bjørn, Filmpool Nord, Film i Väst, SVT

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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)

Editor’s note: “Opponent” (2023) encapsulates the essence of drama with an intimate lens. Directed by Milad Alami, the film maintains a steady pace and a strong sense of place. The performances by Payman Maadi, Marall Nasiri, and Björn Elgerd ground the story in realism. The 1h 59m duration compliments the narrative well. While it has its imperfections, the film’s strengths significantly outweigh its minor flaws. If the storyline resonates with you, be sure to add it to your watchlist.

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