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77% Critic Match
Tatami
“Gripping, in all senses of the term.”
7.7 / 10• 2024• 1h 44m•NR• English
ThrillerDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Arienne Mandi
Leila Hosseini
Lead
Zar Amir Ebrahimi
Maryam Ghanbari
Jaime Ray Newman
Stacey Travis
Nadine Marshall
Jean Claire Abriel
LK
Lir Katz
Shani Lavi
Ash Goldeh
Nader Hosseini
Valeriu Andriuță
Vlad
Mehdi Bajestani
Amar Hosseini
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Guy Nattiv's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Tatami is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
