Daybreak

Set over the course of one eventful day in the lives of three unrelated Swedes, writer-director Bjorn Runge's coolly photographed, intricately plotted feature is always interesting in its execution, but disappointingly pat in its resolution. The day gets off to a bad start for philandering coronary surgeon Rickard (Jakob Eklund), who learns that the offer of a prestigious new job at another hospital has been rescinded. Not only has his old position already been filled, but Rickard and his wife, Agnes (Pernilla August), have already sold their beautiful waterfront home. Jobless and homeless at noon, Rickard loses a lot more that evening. His good friend, Mats (Leif An...