Stockholmsnatt (1987) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1987 · 50 mins · Swedish

Directed by

Staffan Hildebrand

Starring

Susanne Hörnquist, Joakim Åhlund, Quincy Jones III, Max Claesson, Camilla Lundén, Robert Jelinek

Loosely based on the real life of Paolo Roberto, who later became a professional boxer and TV presenter, the film follows a teenage Paolo struggling with an identity crisis rooted in his Italian heritage. Fascinated by Kung Fu movies, his aggression turns outward, leading him to commit violent acts against unsuspecting citizens on the streets of Stockholm.