An Honest Life is a stylistically gripping Swedish thriller that intersects youthful disillusionment with anarchist ideology. Anchored by strong direction from Mikael Marcimain and atmospheric cinematography, the film charts Simon’s descent from law student to complicit outlaw. While praised for mood, performance, and visual authenticity, some critics point to its derivative narrative and underdeveloped emotional stakes. Audience reactions are mixed—some find it compelling and authentic, others view it as shallow.
- IMDB Rating - 5.6/10
- Director - Mikael Marcimain
- Writers - Linn Gottfridsson, Joakim Zander
- Stars - Simon Lööf, Nora Rios, Peter Andersson
