Journalist Mikael Blomkvist has just been convicted of libeling Hans-Erik Wennerström. Mikael is sentenced to three months in prison and ordered to pay heavy damages to the man in question.
The wealthy Henrik Vanger, formerly a major industrial leader, gives Mikael an unusual, well-paid assignment to investigate the disappearance of a young relative forty years ago. Lisbeth Salander is a young woman who has endured much misery in life. Consequently, she has created her own set of rules to live by and has locked away her emotions for protection. Lisbeth is an outstanding researcher and hacker.
When Mikael's and Lisbeth's paths cross and they begin investigating the Vanger family's past together—well, sparks fly both personally and professionally!
A thrilling, well-made film with superb performances by Noomi Rapace and Mikael Nyqvist. What a fantastic pair! Excellent casting throughout; Peter Andersson and Sven-Bertil Taube are not to be forgotten!
