this story sound really familiar to the what happened in the Tokyo, JP Olympic games? but I remember vaguly that it was a male Judo that gotten 3rd place and didn't want to go back to Iran... but can't remember the details... But this movie made it more... exciting.

A great film in every sense. A dry and direct script, perfect photography for a story of strength and hardness, powerful and authentic interpretation of the two protagonists, even in the tatami scenes. A must see.