Own Death

A former boxer, who is serving time in prison for manslaughter, is given a chance to get out early. To do so, he must take on a dangerous assignment for a crime boss: to kill the father of the prosecutor who put him away. Torn between revenge and his desire for a normal life, he navigates a treacherous path between the law and the underworld.

Own Death, also known as "Den Döende Detektiven" (The Dying Detective) in Sweden, is a dark and gritty crime thriller that received mixed reviews. While praised for its intense atmosphere and strong lead performance, some critics found its plot to be somewhat predictable and overly violent. Audience reception was generally positive, appreciating its suspenseful narrative and thematic exploration of morality.

• Praised for its grim and suspenseful atmosphere.

• Jesper Christensen delivers a compelling performance as a conflicted protagonist.

• Some found the plot to be derivative of other crime thrillers.

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The film is based on Leif GW Persson's novel of the same name, which is part of his police detective Martin Beck series, though the film's protagonist is not Beck himself.