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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.
- 6.2
- 2023
- Released
- 1h 59m
Payman Maadi
Iman
Marall Nasiri
Maryam
Björn Elgerd
Thomas
Nicole Mehrbod
AsalDiana Farzami
Sahar
Ardalan Esmaili
Abbas
Magnus Mark
Foreman
Arvin Kananian
Ali
Joonas Saartamo
CoachRoy Nehme
Man Stabbing HimselfSonja Lindblom
HandymanMaria Norgren
StaffFilip Slotte
Thomas FriendSanaz Shirzad
Singing GirlMiran Korkmaz
GamblerLeyla Aksoy
Girl Playing the PianoHelya Beikzadeh
Girl's MotherAmirali Abanzad
Girl's Father
Released
sv
- #sweden
- #iran
- #lgbt
- #closeted homosexual
- #rumors
- #gay theme
Reviews
"Iman" (Payman Maadi) and his family are living in a Swedish hostel awaiting a decision on their refugee application. Wife "Maryam" (Marall Nasiri) is expecting a baby which is quite a surprise given the two aren't exactly loved-up! Their initial application has been rejected so they must appeal. he comes across as a decent, hard working man and before he took a job delivering pizzas in all weathe