Crimes of Passion: The Maria Lang Collection
6 movies · 2013
"Crimes of Passion: The Maria Lang Collection" is a film series comprising six movies adapted from the early novels of Swedish crime writer Maria Lang. These films, produced in 2013, center on an ordinary couple who collaborate with a detective to solve murders and mysteries. The collection's total runtime spans 545 minutes, with each of the six films having a duration of approximately 90 to 93 minutes. The series features titles such as "Death of a Loved One," "King Lily of the Valley," and "Roses, Kisses and Death." The films collectively have an IMDb average rating of 6.4. The total budget and revenue for the collection are not specified. The six films within the collection were released in 2013. This film collection represents the entirety of adaptations made from Maria Lang's early crime novels during that year.
Franchise cast
Tuva NovotnyPuck Ekstedt
Ola RapaceChrister Wijk
Linus WahlgrenEinar Bure
Fredrik DolkLeo
Ida EngvollLil
Hanna AlströmCecilia Hallman
Filip BergLöving
Katia WinterBarbara
Simon J. BergerKåre Hallman
Gustaf HammarstenRutger
Stina Ekblad
Måns Nathanaelson
Annika Hallin
Liv Mjönes
Maria KulleMargit
Anders EkborgJan-Axel
Vera VitaliYlva Hallman
Joel SpiraJon Hallman
Hannes Fohlin
Susanne ThorsonAll movies in chronological order
Death of a Loved OnePuck accepts an invitation from her university tutor to celebrate Midsummer at his isolated island cottage, joining a group of friends including Einar Bure. Puck and Einar are secretly involved, and he's the reason she accepted. After a romantic time with Einar, Puck discovers one of the female guests has been murdered. Einar contacts his friend Christer Wijk, but when he arrives, the body is gone. Cut off from the mainland when the island's only boat disappears, they find themselves trapped. And someone among them is a killer.0.1Stream on
King Lily of the ValleyAs spring arrives, Puck, Einar, and Christer Wijk are invited to a wedding in Skoga. The day before the wedding, the bride disappears after inspecting her lily-of-the-valley bouquet at a flower shop. She is later found dead outside her home, clutching the same bouquet. With the bride's close circle all suspects – particularly her best friend, with whom Christer has recently started flirting – it appears everyone has something to conceal. Are their secrets linked to her murder?0.1
No More MurdersFor the final weeks of their vacation, Puck and Einar retreat to Skoga, Einar's peaceful hometown. Puck's father, Johannes Ekstedt, an Egyptology professor, brings along his cat, Thotmes III. They enjoy the comforts of Einar's sister's lovely old house, along with her capable housekeeper. But their peaceful getaway is shattered after the first night when Einar discovers a dead body in the yard – a young man killed by a dagger. Christer Wijk appears, and with Puck's keen observations, the mystery begins to unravel towards a tragic conclusion.0.1
Roses, Kisses and DeathThe country estate of Rödbergshyttan is filled with fragrant roses. Puck and Einar travel there for an engagement party for Christer and Gabriella, whom Puck loves. However, the idyllic setting quickly becomes unsettling when Puck discovers Gabriella's grandfather poisoned in his bed. As secrets are revealed, it becomes clear that the relationships among the estate's inhabitants are complex, masking underlying sexual tensions. The film explores whether beautiful Gabriella is involved in the intrigues surrounding her grandfather's death, especially since it occurs while Christer is present.0.1
Dangerous DreamsPuck's new employer is a demanding person who keeps everyone isolated. Following an unusual death, Puck seeks help from detective Wijk.0.1
Tragedy in a Country ChurchyardDetective Christer Wijk travels to a remote village to investigate a murder. He must sift through speculation and truth in order to find the killer.0.1
