Cold Sweat

Iran's national women’s futsal team makes the Asian Games final in Malaysia. But at the airport on departure day, the team captain finds her husband hasn’t signed the document to permit her exit from the country.

Directed by Soheil Beiraghi, Cold Sweat leans on a strong ensemble — Baran Kosari, Amir Jadidi, Sahar Dolatshahi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2018.