HE-LOW
HE-LOW

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HE-LOW

2018
Movie
52 min
Japanese

HE-LOW is a tokusatsu self-made film created and directed by Hassei Takano.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Director: Tarik SalehGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the drug-infested suburbs of Stockholm, a young man named Zaki gets involved with a local drug lord. As his ambition grows, Zaki finds himself in an increasingly dangerous web of loyalty, betrayal, and violence. He must navigate the treacherous underworld to survive and protect his loved ones.

Critical Reception

HE-LOW was met with mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its gritty realism and strong performances, particularly from its young cast. Some found the plot predictable, but the film was generally commended for its authentic portrayal of youth crime in Sweden.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic and gritty portrayal of Swedish youth crime.

  • Performances, especially by the young lead, were highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat predictable.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not widely available for this film.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in various suburbs of Stockholm, aiming for a documentary-like authenticity.

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