Details
Details

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Details

2003
Movie
114 min
Swedish

Emma, a young author, goes to see Erik, the publishing editor whom she's sent her debut novel. Their meeting leads to a love affair. The middle-aged Erik leaves his wife. What Erik doesn't know is that Emma recently began a relationship with the dramatist Stefan, whose play is also being published by Erik's company. One day Stefan overdoses and is brought to the emergency ward where Erik's wife Ann works as a doctor. These incident is the start of the story about how four people's lives are crossed during ten years, until the four of them finally end up in the same loneliness they started.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: David JacksonGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A detective is sent to a remote village to investigate the disappearance of a young woman. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a dark conspiracy involving the villagers and their unsettling rituals. He finds himself increasingly isolated and in danger as the truth becomes more sinister.

Critical Reception

Details (2003) is a low-budget independent thriller that received a limited release and minimal critical attention. It is often described as a tense and atmospheric mystery, though some reviews noted its slow pacing and predictable plot elements. Audience reception is largely unknown due to its limited availability.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and brooding mood.

  • Criticized for a somewhat convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Seen as an effective, albeit slow-burn, mystery thriller.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Lake District, England, contributing to its isolated and atmospheric setting.

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