Mar. 18, 2022|Sweden|109 Min.|TV-MA
Genre: Action;Thriller
Description: Noomi Rapace takes on the dual roles of a determined mother and a skilled soldier in Netflix’s Swedish thriller *Black Crab*. The story follows a group of soldiers tasked with crossing a treacherous frozen terrain to deliver a crucial package that could end a devastating war threatening humanity’s survival. The film opens with a post-apocalyptic setting, introducing Caroline Edh and her daughter Vanja. Shortly after, soldiers attack them in a tunnel and abduct Vanja.
Following this intense opening, the story jumps forward in time, revealing Caroline has joined the military to search for her daughter. General Raad recruits her for a dangerous mission, promising her reunion with Vanja upon its completion. By the end of *Black Crab*, Caroline and her comrade Nylund successfully deliver canisters containing a deadly virus intended to end the war, even if it means wiping out humanity. Despite the grim implications, Caroline is driven by the hope of seeing her daughter again.
However, it becomes clear that General Raad and others involved in the mission deceived Caroline to keep her motivated. Vanja is not waiting in Odo as promised—she was never there. Heartbroken, Caroline realizes she has no idea what happened to her daughter after her abduction. While Vanja’s fate remains unknown, Caroline’s focus shifts to destroying the virus to protect Vanja, should she still be alive, from its lethal effects.
The story leaves viewers questioning Vanja’s survival and emphasizes Caroline’s resilience in the face of despair.
Cast director: Adam Berg
Cast actor: Noomi Rapace, Aliette Opheim, Jakob Oftebro, Dar Salim, Ardalan Esmaili, Ilir Latifi, Erik Enge, Cecilia Säverman, David Dencik
Original name: Svart krabba