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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.
Opponent (2023) is a drama film directed by Milad Alami, released on October 26, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Payman Maadi, Marall Nasiri, Björn Elgerd and Nicole Mehrbod. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
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Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Opponent.
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Payman Maadi
as Iman
Marall Nasiri
as Maryam
Björn Elgerd
as Thomas
Nicole Mehrbod
as Asal
Diana Farzami
as Sahar
Ardalan Esmaili
as Abbas
Magnus Mark
as Foreman
Arvin Kananian
as Ali
Joonas Saartamo
as Coach
Roy Nehme
as Man Stabbing Himself
Sonja Lindblom
as Handyman
Maria Norgren
as Staff
Directed by Milad Alami, written by Milad Alami, produced by Annika Rogell.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 18 ratings.
"Iman" (Payman Maadi) and his family are living in a Swedish hostel awaiting a decision on their refugee application. Wife "Maryam" (Marall Nasiri) is expecting a baby which is quite a surprise given the two aren't exactly loved-up! Their initial application has been rejected so they must appeal. he comes across as a decent, hard working man and before he took a job delivering pizzas in all weathers, he was a part…
Reviewed on May 29, 2024
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The main cast of Opponent (2023) includes Payman Maadi, Marall Nasiri, Björn Elgerd, Nicole Mehrbod and Diana Farzami. The film was directed by Milad Alami. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Opponent was released on October 26, 2023 and runs for 1h 59m.
Opponent (2023) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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