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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Cast
20 people
Payman Maadi
Iman
Known for
The Night Of
A Separation
Marall Nasiri
Maryam
Known for
Young Royals
The Bridge
Björn Elgerd
Thomas
Known for
Are We Lost Forever
Nicole Mehrbod
Asal
Also in
She's Wild Again Tonight
We're Still Here
Diana Farzami
Sahar
No other roles listed
Ardalan Esmaili
Abbas
Known for
Sea Fever
Lockerbie: A Search for Truth
Magnus Mark
Foreman
Known for
The Helicopter Heist
Arvin Kananian
Ali
Known for
Caliphate
Aniara
Joonas Saartamo
Coach
Known for
White Lines
Unknown Soldier
Roy Nehme
Man Stabbing Himself
Also in
Psychosis in Stockholm
Exotisk
Sonja Lindblom
Handyman
Also in
Broken Hill Blues
Maria Norgren
Staff
Also in
Knocking
Hallåhallå
Milad Alami Director · Jon Ekstrand Composer Carl-Johan Sevedag Composer
United States release July 22, 2023 · Produced in Norway, Sweden · Languages Persian, Swedish
Production
tangy
Production · Distribution
Ape&Bjørn
Production
Filmpool Nord
Production
Film i Väst
Production
SVT
Production
Norway · Sweden
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Motståndaren
Original language
Swedish
Spoken on screen
Persian · Swedish
Release dates
Germany · February 18, 2023
Premiere
United States · July 22, 2023
Australia
February 26, 2024 · Premiere · Mardi Gras Film Festival
Czechia
June 30, 2023 · Premiere · Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Greece
October 26, 2023 · Theatrical
Hong Kong SAR China
September 9, 2023 · Premiere · Hong Kong Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
Indonesia
November 15, 2023 · Premiere · Jakarta World Cinema Week
South Korea
May 18, 2024 · Premiere · Diaspora Film Festival
Spain
July 27, 2023
Sweden
March 31, 2023
United Kingdom
April 12, 2024 · Theatrical
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