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A young Iranian immigrant searches desperately for a woman who can help him stay in Denmark.
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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader Apr 7, 2020
Alami's directorial style is line with the subtle yet suspenseful realism reminiscent of such contemporary Iranian filmmakers as Asghar Farhadi (A Separation, The Salesman) and Majid Barzegar (Parviz, A Very Ordinary Citizen). Go to Full Review Godfrey Cheshire RogerEbert.com Dec 5, 2018
3.5/4
A sharply crafted drama that has elements of noirish suspense. Go to Full Review Wesley Morris New York Times Dec 4, 2018
It's impressive that Alami can put all this across - romance, suspense and, in the moving final act, a kind of tragedy - and maintain the movie's nimbleness. But he's a natural storyteller. Go to Full Review Ken Eisner Georgia Straight May 16, 2019
The moodily shot tale is full of surprising turns and clever insights. Go to Full Review Robin Clifford Reeling Reviews Jan 10, 2019
B
I had to think about "The Charmer" for a while after seeing it, to let it grow on me. Go to Full Review Laura Clifford Reeling Reviews Jan 9, 2019
B
...it is quite the surprise to learn that we've really been watching a psychological thriller of sorts, Esmail wearing so many masks we never see him clearly until the film's final moments. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Milad Alami

Director

Ardalan Esmaili

Esmail

Lars Brygmann

Lars

Stine Fischer Christensen

Johanne

Dan Boie Kratfeldt

Johnny

Susan Taslimi

Leila

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Movie Info

Synopsis A young Iranian immigrant searches desperately for a woman who can help him stay in Denmark.
Director
Milad Alami
Producer
Stinna Lassen
Screenwriter
Ingeborg Topsøe, Milad Alami
Production Co
Good Company Films ApS
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Danish
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 10, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$23.0K
Runtime
1h 30m
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