Slim Susie 2003

Overview

Slim Susie is a 2003 film directed by Ulf Malmros that blends elements of comedy and crime. The story follows Erik, an urbanite who moved to Stockholm three years before the events of the plot. When Erik learns that his sister, a beauty queen named Susie, has gone missing, he returns to his country roots to search for her. During his investigation, Erik interacts with various eccentric locals, including a corrupt police officer and a shy video store clerk. As he conducts his search, he encounters a woman who differs significantly from the sister he remembers. The production features a cast primarily composed of amateur actors, though it also includes performances by Tuva Novotny, Kjell Bergqvist, and Michael Nyqvist. For actors Björn Starrin and Lotta Tejle, the film served as a career breakthrough. The project is characterized as a black comedy with a distinct hipster flair. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes and was released in Sweden on October 3, 2003.