

Opponent
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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- Language
- Persian
- sweden
- iran
- lgbt
- closeted homosexual
- rumors
- gay theme
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United KingdomGB
- Theatrical1512 Apr 2024
AustraliaAU
- PremiereMardi Gras Film Festival26 Feb 2024
CzechiaCZ
- PremiereKarlovy Vary International Film Festival 30 Jun 2023
GermanyDE
- Premiere18 Feb 2023
GreeceGR
- Theatrical26 Oct 2023
Hong KongHK
- PremiereHong Kong Lesbian & Gay Film Festival9 Sept 2023
IndonesiaID
- PremiereJakarta World Cinema Week15 Nov 2023
South KoreaKR
- PremiereDiaspora Film Festival18 May 2024
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Opponent was released on 26 October 2023.
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CinemaSerf
5/29/2024
"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 of…
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