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 rumours start to resurface, Iman’s fear and desperation begin to take a hold.

Directed by: Bahram Beizaie
Production Year: 1986
Country: Iran
Length: 120 minutes

Credits

Director: Bahram Beizaie
Writer: Bahram Beyzaie
Producers: Ali Reza Zarrin
Cinematographer: Firooz Malekzadeh
Production Designer: Iraj Raminfar, Bahram Beyzaie
Editor: Bahram Beyzaie
Sound: Jahangir Mirshekari, Behrouz Moavenian

Cast

Susan Taslimi
Parvis Pourhosseini
Adnan Afravian

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