East of Sweden 2018
“Truth changes everything”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Director
- Simo Halinen
- Networks
- Zentropa International Sweden, Kaiho Republic
- Where to Stream
- Viaplay Amazon Channel
What is East of Sweden?
East of Sweden is a 2018 drama and thriller film directed by Simo Halinen. The story follows three men who meet on a night train traveling along the border of Finland and Sweden.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 2, 2018
- Original language
- FI
- Origin
- Finland, Sweden
- Studios
- Zentropa International Sweden, Kaiho Republic
- Budget
- $1,400,000
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 10 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~104 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Zentropa International Sweden, Kaiho Republic
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East of Sweden is a 2018 drama and thriller film directed by Simo Halinen. The story follows three men who meet on a night train traveling along the border of Finland and Sweden. The lives of these three troubled individuals become connected by accident when they are faced with significant moral questions. As the journey progresses, it is revealed that each of the three men is concealing something. A sudden confrontation occurs between them, which leads to disastrous consequences. Following this event, two of the men are forced to make a joint decision. The film features a cast that includes Samuli Vauramo, David Nzinga, Laura Birn, and Andreas af Enehielm. The production has a runtime of one hour and forty-four minutes and was released in Finland on March 2, 2018. The film is marketed with the tagline that truth changes everything. It explores the complexities of human interaction when characters are placed in high-stakes situations that challenge their individual integrity and force them to confront the outcomes of their shared circumstances.
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of drama and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is East of Sweden worth watching?
East of Sweden holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 10 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie East of Sweden and when was it released?
East of Sweden is a feature film with a runtime of 104 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.
Who directed East of Sweden?
East of Sweden was directed by Simo Halinen.
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