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The Confession
The story follows Abu Jad who encounters the woman Nahla, who suffers from her husband's injustice after he joins the Muslim Brotherhood at the time, as she refuses to be a witness to the crimes he commits. Abu Jad clashes with him because of their different mindsets.
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Plot Summary
In Stockholm, a former child soldier from the Balkans, now working in a warehouse, is implicated in a bombing and must confront his past to prove his innocence. As the investigation intensifies, he finds himself caught between the police and shadowy figures from his former life. The film follows his desperate struggle for survival and redemption.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at its tense atmosphere and Hivju's performance, though some critics found the plot somewhat convoluted.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful narrative and strong lead performance.
Some found the pacing and plot progression to be uneven.
Appreciated for its gritty portrayal of the protagonist's internal conflict.
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Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of the 2014 Norwegian novel of the same name by Jo Nesbø.
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