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

Turquoise

Australian Premiere | 2017

Director's Biography
Director's Biography
Roozbeh Misaghi was born in Tehran, Iran, where he studied his bachelor’s degree in Sociology, worked as an independent filmmaker in commercials, short films, and music videos. His passion for filmmaking led him to move to London, United Kingdom, where he studied his Master's degree in film directing and worked on several short films and commercials as the producer, director and writer.

Synopsis

According to a public announcement, there is a concealed treasure in the village which is promised to make the finder prosperous after return.

Festivals

  • Edinburgh Short Film Festival, 2017
  • First - Time Filmmakers Showcase, 2017
  • Calcutta International Cult Film Festival, 2017

Production Team

Director
Roozbeh Misaghi
Country
Iran
Runtime 
15 min
Language
Persian with English Subtitles
Premiere Status 
Classification 
18+
Year
2017
Screenwriter 
Sama Raoufi, Roozbeh Misaghi
Producer
Azadeh Akbarian
Cinematographer 
Sama Raoufi
Editor
Donya Maguire
Cast
Reza Amouzad, Serroddin Alavi

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