"Sökarna" made a big impact on Swedish cinemas 25 years ago! No one had ever seen a more uncompromising youth film than Daniel Fridell's and Peter Cartriers' debut. Critics were angry, several members of parliament wanted to ban it, censorship cut it extensively, and the film was reported to the Chancellor of Justice for unlawful depiction of violence.
However, the story of the tough guy Jocke, who makes a career in the underworld, resonated with an entire generation of young people.