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Play trailer 2:30 Poster for Border R 2018 1h 48m Fantasy Horror Mystery & Thriller Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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Customs officer Tina is known for her extraordinary sense of smell. It's almost as if she can sniff out the guilt on anyone hiding something. But when Vore, a suspicious-looking man, walks past her, her abilities are challenged for the first time ever. Tina can sense Vore is hiding something she can't identify. Even worse, she feels a strange attraction to him. As Tina develops a special bond with Vore and discovers his true identity, she also realizes the truth about herself.
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Critics Consensus

Thrilling, unpredictable, and brilliantly acted, Border (Gräns) offers a singular treat to genre fans looking for something different.

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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader Feb 29, 2020
I found this compelling as I watched it, though I don't feel I gained much from the experience. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Mar 10, 2019
4/5
Like a mating between the mind of David Cronenberg and something that crawled out of a compost heap. Go to Full Review Donald Clarke Irish Times Mar 8, 2019
5/5
The film huddles closely around a personality whose courage and determination invite great empathy. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Sep 3, 2024
4/5
…a very strange high-concept piece…tricky, dank and obscure at times, it’s dealing with real world issues through decidedly downbeat fantasy...more than oddball enough to recommend to those who seek movies well outside the mainstream… Go to Full Review Calum Cooper Source (Scotland) Jul 14, 2024
3/5
It’s an unpredictable pathway from its opening frame to its closing credits, taking us on a journey through harrowing moments contrasted with gorgeous cinematography and immaculate direction. Go to Full Review Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views Jun 9, 2024
Melander and Milonoff are fearless actors in the way that they convey their characters’ joy and surprise in finally finding their match and being able to live fully as themselves. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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After C. @A.T.C Apr 15, 2026 I have watched this movie several times and I find it fascinating and gripping. See more Simon W. @simonwillo Mar 16, 2026 This is genuinely one of the most beautiful and wonderful films ever made. It is staggeringly good. The genius that went into this story, and the acting, are almost impossible to find elsewhere. There is nothing you could do to improve it. The story is detailed and clear and easy to follow, even at Scandinavian pace lol. Eva Melander, who plays Tina, the protagonist, absolutely nailed a very difficult role. Everything about this is good. You’re missing out if you haven’t seen it. See more Don H @deafmix3 Feb 13, 2026 An excellent story, expertly told. Extremely disquieting and beautiful, in a fairytale way, at the same time. Really impressive in every aspect - direction, acting, cinematography, editing. See more Mortal T @Kostas871 Jan 24, 2026 interesting premise but boring pace. See more Kai H @RT35358584 Sep 19, 2025 Peak folkloric tale. See more jack t @RT26408221 Aug 11, 2025 Starts off making the view uneasy, and just keeps that feeling going throughout the whole movie which keeps opening a new door of discovery as well. Brilliantly acted. See more Read all reviews
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Ali Abbasi

Director

Eva Melander

Tina

Eero Milonoff

Vore

Viktor Åkerblom

Ulf

Matti Boustedt

Tomas

Jörgen Thorsson

Roland

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Movie Info

Synopsis Customs officer Tina is known for her extraordinary sense of smell. It's almost as if she can sniff out the guilt on anyone hiding something. But when Vore, a suspicious-looking man, walks past her, her abilities are challenged for the first time ever. Tina can sense Vore is hiding something she can't identify. Even worse, she feels a strange attraction to him. As Tina develops a special bond with Vore and discovers his true identity, she also realizes the truth about herself.
Director
Ali Abbasi
Producer
Nina Bisgaard, Peter Gustafsson, Petra Jönsson
Screenwriter
Ali Abbasi, Isabella Eklöf, John Ajvide Lindqvist
Distributor
Neon
Production Co
Meta Film Stockholm, Kärnfilm, Black Spark Film & TV
Rating
R (Graphic Nudity|A Bloody Violent Image|Language|Some Sexual Content)
Genre
Fantasy, Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Romance
Original Language
Swedish
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 26, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 22, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$771.9K
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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