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Netflix's Trouble not only walks through a thrilling crime drama but also features a set of well-written characters portrayed by talented actors. Directed by Jon Holmberg and co-written by Holmberg and Tapio Leopold, Trouble is a remake of a 1988 Swedish comedy, Strul. Despite dabbling with some serious themes surrounding criminal violence and moral corruption, Trouble does not take itself too seriously and unfolds more as a lighthearted comedy drama.

In many ways, Trouble is like a Guy Ritchie movie, never leaving a dull moment with its snappy dialogue, fast-paced editing, and dry humor. Like every other memorable action comedy movie on Netflix, the Swedish film also presents a narrative that focuses on a web of quirky characters who find themselves in a series of unexpected scenarios. Since the characters of the movie play such a significant role in driving its narrative, many viewers may be curious about who plays whom after watching the film.

The Swedish Film Institute on Wednesday announced the nominations for the Guldbagge (Golden Bug) awards, Sweden’s top film prize, with politics taking center stage among the feature contenders.

Axel Petersén’s Shame on Dry Land, a neo-noir set in the world of online gamblers who fled Sweden for refuge in Malta, lead the pack with 9 Guldbagge nominations. But it was snubbed in the best film category. Per Fly’s cold war thriller Hammarskjöld, starring Mikael Persbrandt as the titular Swedish diplomat, and former Un Secretary-General, who died in a mysterious plane crash, received seven nominations, including best film, tying with Opponent, Milad Alami’s drama about a family who flee Iran for Northern Sweden.

Alongside Hammarskjöld and Opponent, best film nominees include Mika Gustafson’s social drama Paris Is Burning, the relationship drama 100 Seasons from director Giovanni Bucchieri, and The Gullspång Miracle, a documentary from director Maria Fredriksson about...