Opponent

Opponent

2023
1h 59m
6.5

6.5/10

15 votes • View on IMDb
Drama
Overview

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.

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Status: Released

Language: SV

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Production Information

Production Companies
tangy Ape&Bjørn Filmpool Nord Film i Väst SVT
Production Countries
Norway Sweden
Spoken Languages
Persian Swedish

Keywords

sweden iran lgbt closeted homosexual rumors gay theme

Quick Facts

Original Title Motståndaren
Release Date October 26, 2023
Status Released
Language SV
IMDb ID tt16311444

Cast

Payman Maadi
Payman Maadi

Iman

Marall Nasiri
Marall Nasiri

Maryam

Björn Elgerd
Björn Elgerd

Thomas

Nicole Mehrbod
Nicole Mehrbod

Asal

Diana Farzami
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
Roy Nehme

Man Stabbing Himself

Sonja Lindblom
Sonja Lindblom

Handyman

Maria Norgren
Maria Norgren

Staff

Key Crew

Milad Alami
Writer
Milad Alami
Director
Annika Rogell
Producer