Shame on Dry Land

Shame on Dry Land

A desperate & decadent pursuit of redemption.

2023 · 91 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama, Crime, Thriller

In the shade of Malta’s scorching sun, around the edges of the Swedish online-gambling community, exiled con man Dimman shows up for a lavish wedding, kicking off a desperate and decadent pursuit of redemption.

Directed by Axel Petersén · Written by Axel Petersén

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