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Wrestling can bring back unwanted memories
Director:
Milad Alami
Running Time:
119 min
Country:
Sweden / Norway
Year:
2023
Language:
Swedish and Farsi
Subtitles:
English subtitles
(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, desperation and the hidden sexual desires begin to take a hold.
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