Overruled
اعتراض وارد نیست
Synopsis
Over one million Afghans live as refugees in neighbouring Iran. For Ismael, Golagha, Kashmir and Nader, the flawed Iranian asylum laws leave them in legal limbo and under constant threat of deportation. To eke out a living, they work as ball boys in Tehran’s upper-class tennis clubs. With observational skill and heartfelt sensitivity, the film shares the reality of their struggles. Golagha and his friends dream of winning a tennis tournament for the substantial prize money. Ismael, the charismatic Bruce Lee look-alike, has the talent to do it but legal barriers and unkind officials pose impossible obstacles. As another way out, the friends seriously ponder the life-threatening journey to an unknown fate in the West. Given the contemporary flood of images of refugees arriving on the shores of Europe, Overruled deals with an important and often overlooked part of the bigger picture, examining refugee struggles in Asia.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Farnaz Jurabchian, Mohammadreza Jurabchian
- Original Title
- اعتراض وارد نیست
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Farnaz Jurabchian, Mohammadreza Jurabchian
Department Leadership Roster
Farnaz Jurabchian
Director
Mohammadreza Jurabchian
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Overruled
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Overruled about?
Over one million Afghans live as refugees in neighbouring Iran. For Ismael, Golagha, Kashmir and Nader, the flawed Iranian asylum laws leave them in legal limbo and under constant threat of deportation. To eke out a living, they work as ball boys in Tehran’s upper-class tennis clubs. With observational skill and heartfelt sensitivity, the film shares the reality of their struggles. Golagha and his friends dream of winning a tennis tournament for the substantial prize money. Ismael, the charismatic Bruce Lee look-alike, has the talent to do it but legal barriers and unkind officials pose impossible obstacles. As another way out, the friends seriously ponder the life-threatening journey to an unknown fate in the West. Given the contemporary flood of images of refugees arriving on the shores of Europe, Overruled deals with an important and often overlooked part of the bigger picture, examining refugee struggles in Asia.
Who directed Overruled?
Overruled was directed by Farnaz Jurabchian, Mohammadreza Jurabchian.
Who stars in Overruled?
The principal cast of Overruled includes Not specified.
When was Overruled released and how long is it?
Overruled was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 53m.