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Gripping, in all senses of the term. - Tatami
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Title: Tatami

Release Date: 8 Mar 2024

Runtime: 1h 45m

Genre: Thriller, Drama, Mystery

Director: Keshet Studios, New Native Pictures, Maven Screen Media, White Lodge Productions, WestEnd Films, Tale Runners, Sarke Studio, Rogovin Brothers

Production Companies: Keshet Studios, New Native Pictures, Maven Screen Media, White Lodge Productions, WestEnd Films, Tale Runners, Sarke Studio, Rogovin Brothers

Overview: 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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.8 (108 votes)

Cast

  • Leila Hosseini: Arienne Mandi
  • Maryam Ghanbari: Zar Amir Ebrahimi
  • Stacey Travis: Jaime Ray Newman
  • Jean Claire Abriel: Nadine Marshall
  • Shani Lavi: Lir Katz
  • Nader Hosseini: Ash Goldeh
  • Vlad: Valeriu Andriuță
  • Amar Hosseini: Mehdi Bajestani
  • Justina: Farima Habashizadehasl
  • Assistant Coach: Elham Erfani
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