Escape from Sweden
Att fly från Sverige
“If you are a human being, and you exist… you have to exist somewhere, right?”
Synopsis
Filmmaker Azad Larki, who is undocumented, follows his mother during her final days in Sweden after his family has lived without legal status for two years. Facing deportation to Iran, they have survived in hiding, without rights or security. When his mother decides to flee alone to London - leaving her husband and son behind - the film captures a dangerous farewell where humor becomes a final survival strategy against fear, separation, and uncertainty.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Azad Larki, Roozbeh Behtaji
- Screenplay & Story
- Azad Larki, Roozbeh Behtaji
- Original Score
- Jonathan Schou, Khosro Kadkhoda
- Original Title
- Att fly från Sverige
- Spoken Languages
- Persian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Den Goda Byrån, Göthenburgo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Azad Larki, Roozbeh Behtaji
Azad Larki, Roozbeh Behtaji
Jonathan Schou, Khosro Kadkhoda
Azad Larki, Roozbeh Behtaji
Department Leadership Roster
Azad Larki
Director
Roozbeh Behtaji
Director
Azad Larki
Producer
Azad Larki
Writer
Roozbeh Behtaji
Producer
Roozbeh Behtaji
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Escape from Sweden.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape from Sweden
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escape from Sweden about?
Filmmaker Azad Larki, who is undocumented, follows his mother during her final days in Sweden after his family has lived without legal status for two years. Facing deportation to Iran, they have survived in hiding, without rights or security. When his mother decides to flee alone to London - leaving her husband and son behind - the film captures a dangerous farewell where humor becomes a final survival strategy against fear, separation, and uncertainty.
Who directed Escape from Sweden?
Escape from Sweden was directed by Azad Larki, Roozbeh Behtaji.
Who stars in Escape from Sweden?
The principal cast of Escape from Sweden includes Azad Larki, Roozbeh Behtaji, Kid Soleil Soufi Behtaji, Nasim Mohamadi, Isa Larki.
When was Escape from Sweden released and how long is it?
Escape from Sweden was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Escape from Sweden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape from Sweden was composed by Jonathan Schou, Khosro Kadkhoda.