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Synopsis: An astute observation based on real cases of bullying. In central Gothenburg, Sweden, a group of boys, aged 12-14, robbed other children on about 40 occasions between 2006 and 2008. The thieves used an elaborate scheme called the 'little brother number' or 'brother trick', involving advanced role-play and gang rhetoric rather than physical violence.
Genre: Drama
Director(s): Ruben Östlund
Production: AB Svensk Filmindustri
  9 wins & 12 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.1
Metacritic:
81
Rotten Tomatoes:
80%
Year:
2011
118 min
59 Views


This is a really nice place.

Yeah.

It didn't use to be this nice.

Really nice.

Come on, let's go downstairs.

You coming?

I get so psyched for Halloween

when I see that stuff.

It's, like, my favorite

Swedish holiday.

Sh*t!

Could you hold this a sec?

Just hold it.

Oh, damn it!

What is it?

I think I lost some money.

Lost some money?

How much?

Like 500 kronor, or something.

Don't sound like you don't care!

How am I supposed to sound?

Well, like:
"Oh, no!"

Show a bit more concern.

I've only got...

Here... This is it.

Half of that money was mine!

Along with the hundred-kronor bills.

Sorry!

You always mess up!

Who's up for it?

Let's get them!

Yannick, get over here.

We'll play for it.

Let's do "Zig, Zag, Zug. "

Come here...

"Zig, zag, zug...

Again!

It's me and Anas.

Crap!

Is it in there?

You're kidding me...

We went to Expert...

We bought chargers.

Then we went that way...

We checked out Brothers

and then went on to Games.

No,

first we went to Games

and then to Expert.

The store's name is "Game".

All right, "Game".

Want to, like...

go back the same way?

To Expert

and then on to Stadium?

Excuse me, what time is it?

What?

Do you know what time it is?

Yes.

Twelve... Well, 11:55.

What's wrong?

Can I see your phone?

Can I see your phone again?

Why?

I just want to take a look at it.

There.

Can I hold it?

No, why?

I just want to take a look at it.

Just let me have a look.

Somebody robbed my kid brother

last weekend.

He had a phone exactly like this.

Same cover,

same scratches.

Where did you get this?

From my dad.

When?

About a year ago.

Maybe ten months.

Where did he buy it?

I don't know, it was a gift

So where did this scratch come from?

I was at school...

You just don't get scratches

in the exact same places!

Wait here.

No, we have to go.

In a hurry?

We're meeting up with my mum.

When?

In 25 minutes.

You'll make it.

He's just going to call his brother

and check something.

It will only take 5 minutes.

We didn't steal it, I swear!

I believe you guys,

but we need to settle this, OK?

Yeah, exactly.

The exact same crack?

Yannick, come here!

You've got to hear this.

Listen...

Those guys have a phone

that's exactly

like my brother's.

It's true! That iPhone

somebody ripped off last weekend.

It's the exact same phone.

Want to check it out?

Can I look at that phone again?

Excuse me.

Welcome aboard this train

bound for Goteborg.

Departure from Malmo

at 11:
15.

We will be stopping

in Helsingborg, Angelholm,

and Halmstad.

Arrival in Goteborg

at 13:
17.

It's very important

to keep aisles

free from luggage

and bags.

Please use

the overhead racks

or the spaces between seats.

We will be out shortly

to check your tickets,

so please keep them handy.

We wish you

a pleasant trip.

That's not going to work...

Is that Sebastian?

Do you recognize him?

Yes, of course.

How old are you?

So, you're in...?

Sixth grade.

Well, there you go.

Are you going downtown?

Yes.

I'm the cash machine.

I see!

OK, have fun.

Sure you don't want

to use the toilet?

Have fun.

Promise me you'll be careful.

Want me to take your bag, too, Alex?

You can pick it up tonight.

All right.

You won't have to lug it around.

Have a good time. Bye!

We've got sound...

No.

It's hooked up to this.

Yeah, but this is hooked up to that.

Anything happening?

Yeah.

Still no sound...

Hang on.

Now it's working.

Turn it down.

Down?

Yes.

I turn it down?

I can't hear a thing now.

Could you turn it back up a little?

All right, I've turned it up a lot.

I still can't hear...

Sh*t!

Christ!

What did you do?

Seriously, what the hell did you do?

I don't know...

You turned it on full blast!

No, I didn't.

Hey, cool it, guys.

Easy with the ball.

Guess which ones I bought?

The Nike 905.

These?

Coach says they're good.

I had similar ones...

Be quiet!

Go somewhere else!

I'm gonna go with these...

The Nike 905 are special.

I use special soles, you know?

Because of this...

Want inner soles, too?

Yeah. I play forward, you know.

No, those are no good, Yannick!

You need these!

You play defense,

you have to tackle.

Those are crap.

You should get these,

Sebastian.

These...

WW not?

Layout don't like that,

you can paint over it.

Bring me the others, too.

It's just different sizes.

Let me see...

Do they have it, too?

Yeah...

Too bad.

I guess you could hide it.

It's not that important...

Hey, cut it out!

We didn't do anything.

We didn't do anything.

We're just little angels.

Just cut it out.

I can ask if they have

a size 39 or 38?

OK, I'll check.

Do you have this in a 39?

I'll go check.

OK.

They're so flat.

Sebastian? Really flat.

Hey, give me the ball.

We didn't do anything!

Come on.

Take it.

We have a 38.5.

Well?

I don't know...

Do you need to think about it?

I might come back later...

You don't want them now?

No.

No?

Come on, Sebastian, let's go.

Zig, zag, zug...

Attention please:

Someone stowed a cradle

in the crossing between cars 1 and 2

This cradle must be removed

because it is blocking the doors.

Would the owner of the cradle

please contact the staff?

What the hell?!

Were you going to open the doors?

Don't shout.

The tram won't leave if they're open.

How should I know that?

What does it say here?

"Open".

Read it, you moron!

Why are you shouting?

I'm right here.

Welcome to Voice Mail...

Sh*t!

How many are there?

Four or five guys.

What the hell are you looking at?

What are they doing?

I don't know.

Are they just standing there?

Yeah.

They're checking us out.

Here's one...

One of them's coming...

Maybe John

could talk to them.

What is it?

Listen...

Could you go and talk to them?

What?

Go and talk to them.

What are you, stupid?

Then what do you suggest?

Do it yourself!

We have to find out

what they want, right?

Go and do it yourself!

Why the hell should I do it?

Hey, tell me!

It was only a suggestion.

Drop it.

Why me?

Let's get off at this stop.

But we won't get up

until right before the doors close.

Follow me, and run.

I'll get that.

Do they go out front?

Yeah, up on...

I got some on me!

Did it hurt?

What happened?

I'm OK.

You scared me...

Well, it really hurt!

Use gloves when you

handle things like that.

It hurt my leg!

Hello?

I didn't hear you.

Can you help us?

Some guys are chasing us.

They keep following us.

Along time...

Why are they following you?

And who are they?

Five buys.

A few years older than us.

They threw a ball at us

at us at Stadium...

Well, what do you want me to do?

Call the police, or something.

But where are they now?

Probably around the corner.

Are you sure?

Calling the police is pretty serious.

Well, I think they're there.

Why don't you go out and check?

If they are, then come back inside.

And we'll do

something about it.

Come back later

if they're still out there.

Thanks!

You wimp!

There were these...

Two buys were here

and they might be back.

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