Iranian female judokas Leila and her coach Maryam, travel to the Judo World Championship, intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. Midway through the Judo World Championships, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose, or she will be branded a traitor of the state. With her own and her family’s freedom at stake, Leila is faced with an impossible choice: comply with the Iranian regime as her coach Maryam implores her to do, or fight on, for the gold.
Type:
MOVIE
Country:
US
Genres:
Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Release:
March 2024
Production:
Keshet Studios, New Native Pictures, Maven Screen Media, White Lodge Productions, WestEnd Films, Tale Runners, Sarke Studio, Rogovin Brothers
Cast:
Arienne Mandi, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Jaime Ray Newman, Nadine Marshall, Lir Katz, Ash Goldeh, Valeriu Andriuță, Mehdi Bajestani, Farima Habashizadehasl, Elham Erfani, Sina Parvaneh
Tags:
women's rights, iranian regime, political mystery, sports drama, suspense thriller, sincere
