Land of Sin Cast & Character Guide (Relationships Explained) | Netflix’s Swedish Nordic Noir

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Cast & Character Guide

Land of Sin Cast & Character Guide (with Relationship Map)

Netflix’s Swedish crime miniseries Land of Sin (original title: Synden) drops you into a tight rural community where family loyalty and old grudges are just as dangerous as the crime itself.

Country: Sweden Platform: Netflix Format: Limited Series Episodes: 5 Genre: Nordic Noir / Crime / Thriller

Updated: January 7, 2026 • This guide is spoiler-light by default, with a clearly marked spoiler section at the end.

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Quick premise (no spoilers)

Land of Sin follows Malmö detective Dani Anttila as she teams up with a newer colleague, Malik, to investigate a teen’s death in the countryside on the Bjäre Peninsula in southern Sweden. Dani has a personal connection to the case, and the investigation drags both detectives into a long-running family feud where the locals would rather handle things “their way.”

If you’re here because you got lost in the names: you’re not alone—this story is basically a collision between (1) Dani’s messy personal life and (2) a rural family power struggle.

Watch: Official sneak peek (YouTube)

Relationship map (spoiler-light)

Dani’s side (the investigators)

  • Dani Anttila → a Malmö detective; emotionally guarded and stubborn.
  • Oliver Anttila → Dani’s son; his struggles pull Dani off-balance.
  • Silas Duncke → the victim; Dani has a past foster connection to him (key emotional fuel for the series).
  • Malik → Dani’s partner on the case; newer to the job, often more by-the-book.

The Duncke feud (the locals)

  • Elis Duncke ↔ Ivar Duncke → brothers; their families are split by inheritance, pride, and land.
  • Kätty → Elis’ wife; politically savvy inside the family.
  • Jon & Harald → Elis and Kätty’s sons (very different roles in the family dynamic).
  • Boel → Ivar’s wife; fiercely protective of her family.
  • Silas, Kimmen, Vera → Ivar and Boel’s kids.

Think of it like this: the detectives are trying to solve a crime, but the community is trying to protect a “family system.” That system has rules, gatekeepers, and punishments.

Full cast & characters (with relationships)

This table focuses on who each character is, and how they connect to the two main gravity wells: Dani and the Duncke family.

Actor Character Role + key relationships
Krista Kosonen Dani Anttila Malmö detective. Mother of Oliver. Has a personal past tied to Silas, which makes the case feel less like “work” and more like unfinished business.
Mohammed Nour Oklah Malik Dani’s investigative partner. Often positioned as the newer/younger counterweight to Dani’s rougher instincts.
Cesar Matijasevic Oliver Anttila Dani’s son. His personal issues create pressure points that the case keeps poking.
Alexander Persson Silas Duncke The teen whose death drives the investigation. Son of Ivar and Boel; brother to Kimmen and Vera.
Peter Gantman Elis Duncke Ivar’s brother. A local patriarch-type figure with major influence, especially when outsiders (like police) show up.
Lisa Lindgren Kätty Elis’ wife. Mother to Jon and Harald. A central force in how the family presents itself to the outside world.
William Jannert Jon Elis and Kätty’s son. Ambitious, wants more than the family farm life.
Harry Westerlund Harald Duncke Elis and Kätty’s son. His presence shifts how “protection” and “responsibility” get weaponized inside the family.
Mats Mårtensson Ivar Duncke Elis’ brother. Father of Silas, Kimmen, and Vera. Husband of Boel.
Ywonne Trejling Boel Ivar’s wife. Mother of Silas, Kimmen, and Vera. Often operating from grief + suspicion.
Wilmer Rosén Kimmen Silas’ younger brother. His loyalty runs deep, and that loyalty matters.
Jacqueline Wingh Vera Silas’ sister. Part of Ivar and Boel’s family unit.
Jenna Chaaroui Nathalie A key figure connected to Silas (and to what he was involved in). Not “just” a side character—she’s a hinge for several revelations.
Love Linder René Works at a youth detention center—connected to threads the investigators follow outside the village.
Latife Akbas-Pihl Becka Silas’ ex-girlfriend. Adds context about Silas’ last days and who he was afraid of.
Peter Magnusson Cennerbäck Police supervisor connected to Dani and Malik’s chain of command.
Michael Sandberg Kåre Lönn Small-time criminal tied to the drug operation orbiting the case.
(Referenced in-series) Järven (Lennie Kroogh) A feared name in the local criminal ecosystem—important once the case starts intersecting with drugs and debts.
Jesper Lirbank Kniv-Ola Local character tied to the community’s “closed ranks” feeling.
Ken Hansen Jan-Olof Supporting character within the local network.

Note: Supporting credits vary by source and region; this guide focuses on the characters most relevant to relationship tracking.

The families at the heart of the feud (easy family trees)

The Anttila side

  • Dani Anttila — detective
  • Oliver Anttila — Dani’s son
  • Silas Duncke — Dani’s former foster connection (emotionally central)

Dani’s conflict is internal: she’s investigating a case that hits her like a personal reckoning.

The Duncke side

  • Brothers: Elis Duncke ↔ Ivar Duncke
  • Elis’ household: Elis + Kätty → (Jon, Harald)
  • Ivar’s household: Ivar + Boel → (Silas, Kimmen, Vera)

The feud isn’t just personal—it’s structural: inheritance, pride, reputation, and “who owns what” all get tangled together.

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Where it’s set + why the setting feels “so intense”

Land of Sin leans hard into the Nordic noir contrast: open landscapes, cold light, and the feeling that everyone in town knows something… but won’t say it out loud. The story is set around Sweden’s southern region (Scania/Skåne), including the Bjäre Peninsula—real places that amplify the show’s “outsiders vs locals” tension.

Instagram: behind-the-scenes vibes (embedded posts)

FAQ

How many episodes are in Land of Sin?

It’s a 5-episode limited series, designed for a quick binge.

Is Land of Sin also called Synden?

Yes. Synden is the original Swedish title; Land of Sin is the international title.

Is this a “who did it” or more of a family drama?

Both. The murder investigation is the engine, but the show’s real punch comes from family loyalty, reputation, and how a community closes ranks when an outsider starts asking questions.

Spoiler zone (ending + key reveals)

Warning: This section contains major spoilers. Collapse it if you haven’t finished the series.

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The investigation repeatedly pulls focus toward Dani’s son Oliver and toward the Duncke family’s internal conflicts. The finale clarifies how the family’s land dispute and power structure connects to the crime, and why certain “confessions” happen when they do.

Quick recommendations: what to watch if you liked the vibe

  • The Chestnut Man (Netflix) — bleak Nordic noir energy
  • The Bridge — classic Scandi crime tone
  • Close to Home: Murder in the Coalfield — small-community tension

(Recommendation lists change over time depending on availability in your region—update occasionally.)