Opponent

1h 59m

6.4

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.

Cast

Ardalan Esmaili

Joonas Saartamo

Man Stabbing Himself

Ahmed Abdullahi

Girl Playing the Piano

Helya Beikzadeh

Amirali Abanzad

Crew

Director, Writer

Olivia Neergaard-Holm

Sebastian Winterø

Director of Photography

Assistant Director

Associate Producer

Ruben Thorkildsen

Production Runner

Thomas Øyjordsbakken

Production Design

Atli Kristófer Pétursson

First Assistant Camera

Second Assistant Camera

Zar Amir Ebrahimi

Casting Director

Sara Törnkvist

Costume Designer

Makeup Designer

Carl-Johan Sevedag

Original Music Composer

Original Music Composer

Ida Bjerch-Andresen

Lukas Grundberg

Location Manager, Craft Service

Location Manager, Location Scout

Location Assistant

Fredrik Weine Lindgren

Digital Imaging Technician