Julie Jadwiga Lake

Hated it. Disturbing as you don't know who to vote for. It depicts gratitude initially but shows that charisma does not overcome anything if there is no honour. Things could have gone so differently. It tries to blame class divide but actually shows that bad behaviour and disdain cuts through all social circles and classes and has its own results. Unnecessary violence in the end.

A Swedish village wants to improve their gene pool and preys on outsiders coming in. This film mocks religious or traditional rituals, endorses euthanasia, questions community spirit and illustrates why drug taking renders people completely vulnerable. Visions of "The Wickerman" come to mind. The very last shot does not make sense. Two people walked out. Wish I had. This film does not do the Swedish Tourist Board any favours.

This film shows family resentments, old feuds , unrequited love and the consequences of heavy drinking run deep long shadows. Old secrets turn out to be no secret at all. A nail biting finale with some questions left in the air....See it and ponder the role of honesty...