The Hunters

Stockholm police officer who returns to his hometown after his abusive father’s death. He is haunted by PTSD from shooting a man on duty and remains persistent in uncovering the truth, even when locals resist. His drive to pursue justice is tempered by a desire to break free from family legacies and protect the vulnerable.

Erik’s brother and a respected local figure who secretly leads the illegal hunting ring. He hides his crimes behind a calm, loyal demeanor and is driven by debt and the need to preserve the family’s status. His manipulation and eventual suicide reveal the collapse of the family’s authority.

A prosecutor from Stockholm who arrives to lead the case, introducing formal legal processes into a town clouded by fear and complicity. She pushes Erik for concrete evidence and acts as a bridge between local authorities and the higher court system. Her presence brings professional duty into the center of the investigation.

A key member of the gang and close ally of Leif; he drives the violence and is directly involved in shootings and cover-ups. His persistence to maintain the criminal operation fuels the escalation of conflict and danger for the town.

Erik’s kind, intellectually disabled childhood friend who becomes a witness to the gang’s violence and is abducted for a so-called hunting trip. His death underscores the human cost of crime and the community’s failure to protect its vulnerable members.

Filipina barmaid who is harassed and raped by Leif’s gang; her disappearance heightens the stakes and demonstrates the violence faced by outsiders in the community. Her plight accelerates Erik’s resolve to intervene.

One of the Russian workers who is murdered; his death and the subsequent discovery of the bullet fragment connect the local crime to broader violence. His murder expands the scope of the investigation beyond poaching.

A victim whose body is found as part of the investigation; her death becomes a catalyst for the prosecutor’s involvement and the pursuit of justice. The case against the gang grows with this evidence.