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

500 Ounces of Gold

Australian Premiere | 2015

Synopsis

Amir & Sima, a poor Iranian family are pregnant. Results show the foetus could have Down syndrome. They decide on abortion. But by law, they have to pay the worth of 500 ounces of Gold.

Director's Biography
Director's Biography
Shahrzad Dadgar

Festivals

  • Cannes Film Festival 2015

Production Team

Director
Shahrzad Dadgar
Country
Iran
Runtime 
18 min
Language
Persian with English Subtitles
Premiere Status 
Classification 
18+
Year
2015
Screenwriter 
Shahrzad Dadgar
Producer
Shahrzad Dadgar
Cinematographer 
Moein Motallebi
Editor
Sepide Abdolvahab
Cast
Elham Korda, Morteza Esmayil Kashi, Rabe Madani, Bahare Riahi,  Siamak Safari

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