"Recommended": The Swedish thriller that has made it onto Netflix's most-watched list in Spain this August.

Scandinavian cinema is once again capturing the attention of Spanish audiences thanks to an intense Swedish thriller directed by Mikael Marcimain, which has positioned itself among the top 10 films on Netflix Spain this week. The film, based on the novel by Joakim Zander , combines college drama with political tension and a stark portrait of the loss of values.

The story of An Honest Life follows Simon (Simon Lööf), a young law student at Lund University who, far from finding a stable path towards the legal profession, inadvertently enters an environment dominated by an anarchist group . What begins as a casual contact during a protest, with street clashes and acts of vandalism, turns into a web of loyalties , personal attractions and decisions that lead him away from his initial goal.

The presence of Max (Nora Rios), a charismatic young woman within the group, strengthens their connection to this parallel life. The film stands out for its cold, minimalist atmosphere, a hallmark of the Swedish thriller, and for the way it exposes its protagonist's inner conflict. Simon is driven not by political convictions or economic necessity, but by a deep desire to belong and be accepted. Without major disruptions, the script shows how small decisions transform his world, to the point that going back becomes almost impossible.

Marcimain thus reflects on class struggle, ideological contradictions, and the fine line between victims and perpetrators. Available on the popular video-on-demand (VOD) platform, An Honest Life has found a receptive audience in Spain for this type of film, where suspense blends with social drama.

Its presence in the ranking of the most-watched productions confirms the growing interest in contemporary European cinema on Netflix . Beyond the intrigue, the film leaves a disturbing aftermath, questioning what happens when ideals lose their grip and decisions are made on impulse —a question that continues to resonate after the end credits roll.