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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.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) It’s an impressive achievement: not just a portrait of a man at a crossroads, the film also captures the surreal sense of refugee lives placed on pause. Rated: 4/5 Apr 15, 2024 Full Review David Jenkins Little White Lies After a few wobbles, it really sticks the landing. Rated: 4/5 Apr 11, 2024 Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian There are some bumpy plot points, but at all events, Maadi himself brings a fierce and muscular intelligence to the part. Rated: 4/5 Apr 9, 2024 Full Review Clotilde Chinnici Loud and Clear Reviews Overall, the aesthetic of the film feels very truthful, especially in the scenes set in the refugee camp which are undoubtedly some of the strongest ones in the entire movie. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 14, 2024 Full Review Ben Turner The Pink Lens A nuanced and affecting drama centred on a deeply compound character, this is a moving portrait of the complexities of asylum. Rated: 4/5 May 30, 2024 Full Review Amber Wilkinson Radio Times Grounded by its realistic asylum backdrop, this is chiefly an intense character study hinging on nuanced performances from Maadi and Nasiri as the couple grapple with a situation from which nobody can emerge victorious. Rated: 4/5 May 2, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis 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.
Director
Milad Alami
Producer
Annika Rogell
Screenwriter
Milad Alami
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Swedish
Runtime
1h 59m