Virtuoso display of Nordic suspense from Borgen scriptwriter as Somali pirates take over Danish cargo ship and battle with Copenhagen-based hostage negotiator. (Warning: may contain Faroe Isle sweaters.)

The film was shot on location and used a real ship. The crew of the ship, who worked as extras, had been hijacked in the past, and they contributed details to the script, such as separating the crew. In order to prevent a real-life hijacking, armed guards were hired to protect the production. The pirates were cast in Mombassa, Kenya. Lindholm requested permission from clan elders for casting and was surprised when they suggested that the pirates be written negatively; the elders said that the pirates were recruiting many young men, and it was difficult to dissuade youths from joining.

‘Excellent thriller.’ Observer