The Yard
The Yard

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The Yard

2016
Movie
80 min
Swedish

Based on Kristian Lundberg's novel about Anders, who goes from acclaimed author to physical worker at the bottom of society. He can no longer support himself through his cultural work and is forced to start anew, as a worker in Malmö harbour, at a place called 'The Yard'.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: Oskari SipolaGenres: Drama, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A story of love, loyalty, and betrayal set against the backdrop of a high-stakes financial world. When a ruthless CEO's son gets involved with a dangerous woman, his life spirals out of control, leading him into a world of crime and deception. He must navigate treacherous relationships and make difficult choices to survive.

Critical Reception

The Yard received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its intense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Mikael Persbrandt. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and underdeveloped in certain areas.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark and suspenseful tone.

  • Mikael Persbrandt's performance is a standout.

  • Some viewers found the narrative to be less compelling than expected.

Google audience: Audience reception for The Yard is not widely documented through Google user reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was directed by Oskari Sipola, who also wrote the screenplay. It marked one of Mikael Persbrandt's more prominent roles in a non-Swedish production.

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Dan_Tebasco

Dan_Tebasco

Good atmosphere and cinematography on a low budget scale and good enough low-key acting but there isn't much of a plot to speak of. In fact the movie has one of the most sudden ends I've seen in recent times, it literally just stops in a sc...