The much talked about film "The Stockholm Case," which reunites Ethan Hawke from "Born to Be Blue" with director Robert Budreau, will be released nationwide from November 6th at Human Trust Cinema Shibuya, Cinemart Shinjuku, UPLINK Kichijoji, and other theaters.


The film "The Stockholm Case" depicts a historic Swedish robbery that gave rise to the term "Stockholm Syndrome." Ethan Hawke delivers a captivating performance as Lars, a crazy, high-energy robber who dons a long wig and pretends to be American while robbing a bank. Noomi Rapace, known for her work in the "Millennium" series and "Prometheus," plays Bianca, a bank employee who unfortunately becomes Lars's hostage but develops strange feelings for him. Lars's partner in crime, Gunnar, is played by Mark Strong, a renowned British supporting actor known for his work in the "Kingsman" series and "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy." The film's talented ensemble is a must-see. Jason Blum, the hitmaker behind films such as "Get Out" and "Us," is also involved in the production, and popular actor Will Smith's company is also on the production team.


Director Robert Budreau, who worked on the film, commented, "The main character is a Swedish man played by Ethan, who the New Yorker article described as a 'kind and violent man'. I was very interested in portraying a man with two sides. Although the story includes bank robbery and thriller elements, I wanted to portray the personalities and psychological dynamics of the characters."  

■ Synopsis of "Stockholm Case"

Lars (Ethan Hawke), a villain who never gets things right, disguises himself as an American and robs a bank in Stockholm in order to escape to the land of freedom, America. He takes three people hostage, including Bianca (Noomi Rapace), who has a young daughter, and succeeds in getting his criminal partner Gunnar (Mark Strong) released from prison. Lars then demands money and a getaway car in exchange for the hostages, planning to escape with Gunnar, but the police devise a plan to trap them inside the bank. The press swarms the scene, and the case becomes a protracted battle. A strange empathy begins to grow between Lars and Bianca, who were once hostages and criminals.

In addition, ahead of the film's release, the trailer and original soundtrack have now been released. Check them out first.

"Stockholm Case" Soundtrack List

Befitting director Budreau's penchant for music, the film features Bob Dylan classics such as "A New Dawn," "Tonight with You," "Tomorrow Is Far Away," and "To Be Alone with You."

The songs evoke Lars's yearning for America, the land of freedom, and the atmosphere of Sweden in the 1970s, creating a powerful impression and emotion. Fashion Headline has released a playlist of the film's songs on Spotify. We hope you enjoy the playlist along with the film.