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 rumours start to resurface, Iman’s fear and desperation begin to take a hold. Eventually, he confesses to the asylum officers that he is gay, has had an affair with a fellow wrestler, and that was what got him into trouble.

Director: Milad Alami

Genre: Drama

Cast: Alexandro Soltani, Ardalan Esmaili, Arvin Kananian, Björn Elgerd, Filip Slotte, Marall Nasiri, Maria Norgren, Payman Maadi