Opponent

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.

Directed by Milad Alami

Top cast

Payman Maadi

Iman

Marall Nasiri

Maryam

Björn Elgerd

Thomas

N

Nicole Mehrbod

Asal

D

Diana Farzami

Sahar

Ardalan Esmaili

Abbas

Magnus Mark

Foreman

Arvin Kananian

Ali

Joonas Saartamo

Coach

R

Roy Nehme

Man Stabbing Himself

S

Sonja Lindblom

Handyman

M

Maria Norgren

Staff

F

Filip Slotte

Thomas Friend

A

Ahmed Abdullahi

Motaz

S

Sanaz Shirzad

Singing Girl

M

Miran Korkmaz

Gambler

L

Leyla Aksoy

Girl Playing the Piano

H

Helya Beikzadeh

Girl's Mother

A

Amirali Abanzad

Girl's Father

A

Alexandro Soltani

Details