Escape from Sweden(2026)
Att fly från Sverige
If you are a human being, and you exist… you have to exist somewhere, right?
Escape from Sweden Synopsis
Filmmaker Azad Larki, who is undocumented, follows his mother during her final days in Sweden after his family has lived without legal status for two years. Facing deportation to Iran, they have survived in hiding, without rights or security. When his mother decides to flee alone to London - leaving her husband and son behind - the film captures a dangerous farewell where humor becomes a final survival strategy against fear, separation, and uncertainty.
Escape from Sweden (2026) is a documentary film directed by Azad Larki, released on January 23, 2026 with a runtime of 17m. It stars Azad Larki, Roozbeh Behtaji, Kid Soleil Soufi Behtaji and Nasim Mohamadi.
- Director:
- Azad Larki
- Writers:
- Azad Larki, Roozbeh Behtaji
- Producers:
- Azad Larki, Roozbeh Behtaji
- Production:
- Den Goda Byrån, Göthenburgo
- Status:
- Released
Escape from Sweden Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Azad Larki, written by Azad Larki and Roozbeh Behtaji, produced by Azad Larki and Roozbeh Behtaji.
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Escape from Sweden – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Escape from Sweden?
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The main cast of Escape from Sweden (2026) includes Azad Larki, Roozbeh Behtaji, Kid Soleil Soufi Behtaji, Nasim Mohamadi and Isa Larki. The film was directed by Azad Larki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Escape from Sweden released?
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Escape from Sweden was released on January 23, 2026 and runs for 17m.