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: Milad Alami
Production Year: 2023
Country: Sweden
Length: 119 minutes
Credits
Director: Milad Alami
Writer: Milad Alami
Producers: Annika Rogell, Sandra Warg, Peter Possne
Cinematographer: Sebastian Winterø
Production Designer: Thomas Øyjordsbakken
Composer: Jon Ekstrand, Carl-Johan Sevedag
Editor: Olivia Neergaard-Holm
Sound Designer: Andreas Franck
Cast
Payman Maadi
Marall Nasiri
Björn Elgerd
Ardalan Esmaili
Arvin Kananian
Nicole Mehrbod
Diana Farzami
Magnus Mark
Joonas Saartmo
Synopsis
Shirin (Merila Zare'i - Best Actress, Fajr Film Festival), is a woman facing problems in her marriage and with her child. She's desperately trying for a way to connect with her son and her husband. One day one looks and sees that it seems nobody sees them, neither their partner, nor their own selves.
Festivals
- Winner of Best Actress Fajr Film Festival 2017
- Winner of Best Make Up Fajr Film Festival 2017
Production Team
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Director
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Pouran Derakhshandeh
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Country
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Iran
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Runtime
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110 min
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Language
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Persian with English Subtitles
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Premiere Status
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Classification
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18+
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Year
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2017
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Screenwriter
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Pouran Derakhshandeh |
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Producer
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Pouran Derakhshandeh
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Cinematographer
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Masood Salami |
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Editor
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Haydeh Safiyari |
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Cast
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Merila Zare’ei, Farhad Aslani, Behnoush Tabatabayi, Azita Hajian
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