Evert Lindqvist Movies

Ali (Mike Almaheyu) is a 15-year-old refugee from Somalia who has ended up in Sweden, where he lives in a camp for other displaced persons. There Ali meets Massoud (Michalis Koutsogiannakis), a 40-year-old man originally from Iran. While both Ali and Massoud would like to stay in Sweden, both realize this is not likely to be permitted by immigration authorities. After watching the police attack a group of fellow refugees, Ali and Massoud decide to take their chances as fugitives and hit the road, first swiping an old car and later hiding out in an abandoned basement. While looking for a place where they can settle, Ali and Massoud meet Louise (Lia Noysen), a former beauty queen who has been reduced to working at a hot dog stand and posing for porn magazines. Both Ali and Massoud are attracted to Louise, and Ali becomes angry with his friend when she strikes up a romance with Massoud. As the three wander from town to town, Ali and Massoud receive a chilly welcome from many Swedes, who seem more interested in taking advantage of them then helping them start new lives. Det Nya Landet was originally produced as a four-hour miniseries for Swedish television and was later edited for theatrical release. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide