Trångt i kistan: A Warm, Quirky Experience

Alright mates, let’s chat about “Trångt i kistan,” the kind of film that makes you ponder life’s biggest messes… with a smile. Directed by the ever-entertaining Felix Herngren and featuring the delightful Johan Rheborg, this flick is your classic Swedish comedy, but with a twist. Picture this: A family funeral turns into a madcap adventure when a secret past gets, well, literally uncovered.

So, here’s the scoop. The story throws us into this family gathering—think Skärgårdsdoktorn but with more chaos. Rheborg, with his perfect balance of clumsy and likable charm, delivers a performance that makes you nod and chuckle because, let’s face it, we’ve all been to those awkward family things. But then things get wild when Isa’s old love letter is found!

Funny thing, this flick reminded me of när jag var liten, cramped on my grandparents’ attic, surrounded by family heirlooms and the occasional long-forgotten photo album. There was always that shared gasp when finding secrets, much like in the film. The movie beautifully captures such moments, with Laura Malmivaara’s character bringing a touch of drama to the hilarity.

Anyway, while it gets the comedic beat right, some of the plot twists felt a bit—how do I put it?—well, knasig. The absurdity sometimes overplays itself, making you question if it went one step too far.

But then, soon as you’re about to roll your eyes, there’s a heartwarming scene that pulls you back in. Like those Swedish summers, unpredictable but lovely.

Does “Trångt i kistan” reinvent cinema? Nope. But it does capture that unique charm of Swedish humor: heart, warmth, and a dash of the absurd. And that, my friends, is worth a watch on any lazy lördagskväll. Skål!

Check the trailer below