Opponent

After fleeing Iran due to a damaging rumor, Iman and his family seek refuge in a dilapidated hotel in northern Sweden. Struggling with a sense of helplessness, Iman attempts to maintain his position as the head of the household. In an effort to improve their prospects for asylum, he joins a local wrestling club, despite having promised his wife he would not. As the original rumors begin to resurface, Iman is consumed by desperation and fear.

This drama was directed and written by Milad Alami. The film features Payman Maadi in the lead role as Iman, alongside Marall Nasiri, Björn Elgerd, Nicole Mehrbod, Diana Farzami, and Ardalan Esmaili. Produced by companies including Film i Väst, SVT, DR, and Filmpool Nord, the project is a joint production between Norway and Sweden.

The film has received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.3/10 based on 1,300 votes, while on TMDB it has a slightly higher score of 6.6/10 from 18 votes.