Motståndaren
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.
- Genre: Drama
- Studio: tangy, Ape&Bjørn, Filmpool Nord, Film i Väst, SVT, Film i Västerbotten, DR, Svenska Filminstitutet, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, Norsk Filminstitutt
- Keyword: sweden, iran, lgbt, closeted homosexual, rumors, gay theme
- Cast: Payman Maadi, Marall Nasiri, Björn Elgerd, Nicole Mehrbod, Diana Farzami, Ardalan Esmaili
