False Trail

False Trail

Directed by Kjell Sundvall

Produced by Harmonica Films, Filmpool Nord

2011129 min6.2 / 10

A grim Nordic noir mystery where a detective's return to his hometown uncovers corruption and betrayal, forcing him to navigate institutional obstruction and personal stakes in a morally compromised investigation.

The Interrogator Erik Backstrom is forced to return to his former home village to solve a murder mystery, in which the local polices and some hunters and even Erik's family seems to be involved. Soon, the conflicts are in full action, especially between Erik and the local police Torsten. Torsten does not support Erik very much in his job and has, for some personal reasons, already arrested a suspected perpetrator. Eric takes great risks when he starts digging in the criminal material of the horrible murder case.

Questions people ask

  • Is False Trail scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is False Trail sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Does False Trail end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is False Trail easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 73% of films.

  • Is False Trail violent? Somewhat. More violent than 72% of films.

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28/ 100

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Rarity22

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Surprise31

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Love30

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