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Three men going on a hunting trip is a recipe for disaster most of the time—at least in movies. Swedish thriller Hunters On A White Field, helmed by first-time director Sarah Gyllenstierna, is no exception. Based on a novel written by author Mats Wageus, the story centers on three men who are on a hunting trip that doesn’t go quite as expected. You are obviously here seeking answers regarding the ending and the entire third act, and I am hoping to clear your doubts by the end of this article. Let us get to it then.

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What Happens In The Movie?

Hunters On A White Field begins with an animal heartbeat—a close-up shot of the neck of what seems like a deer. The actual scene comes much later, actually; this is a common technique many thriller movies use to entice viewers. With that out of the way,...

Copenhagen-based LevelK has pounced on world sales rights to the Swedish suspense drama “Hunters on a White Field,” toplining stellar acting trio Jens Hultén, Magnus Krepper and Ardalan Esmaili.

The pic will bow as an exclusive market screening at Göteborg’s Nordic Film Market, running Jan. 31-Feb 2.

Making her feature debut as writer-director is Sarah Gyllenstierna, a former assistant producer and director to artists including Spike Lee and Matthew Barney.

The suspense drama, based on a novel by Mats Wägeus, follows three men – Alex, Greger and Henrik – who get together a weekend to go hunting in the woods. The novice Alex learns how to hunt from his experienced partners. An initial spell of hunting success sharpens their instincts and stirs a sense of rivalry. One day, all animals vanish and the forest turns eerily quiet, yet for the men-the hunt must go on.

“I started developing this film in 2020 when...

The film was unveiled at the Film i Väst event in Cannes on Friday.

Swedish writer/director Sarah Gyllenstierna will make her feature film debut with the suspenseful drama Hunters On A White Field.

Adapted from a novel by Mats Wägeus, the story is about three friends who spend a long weekend in a remote cabin, intending to hunt deep in the Swedish woods. An initial spell of hunting success sharpens their instincts and stirs a sense of rivalry. However, one day all animals vanish without a trace and the forest turns eerily quiet. Yet the men are determined to continue the hunt.