Best Man

The Best Man on his way to the wedding briefly stops at the roadside in a desolate countryside. Hearing muffled moans he checks beneath the car and finds a badly hurt man stuck in the undercarriage. Panicking and frightened that he will be late for the wedding, he decides to help the injured man himself instead of calling assistance. This to the wounded man and the Best Mans great misfortune, as the universe this day works by the motto instant karma.

Directed by Gunnar Järvstad, Best Man leans on a strong ensemble — Rebecka Barkland, Fredrik Gunnarsson, Rafael Pettersson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2014.