From the second we meet Gunnar, we can tell there’s something off about him — the smirk, the hair, his air of superiority. This is a child who believes he’s great and doesn’t hesitate to tell the world. Leena is a man who leans into the menacing rule class mentality, and we see this after learning more about him. After the party ends, Leena goes to her bedroom to change. Gunnar follows her.
Leena tells him get out of his room, but he reminds them that it belonged to his sister who is dead. Gunnar wants her to know that she will. NeverHe considers her a part of their family and has complete control over her. His delight in touching her privilege is enough to make your stomach turn. Leena smacks his face and threatens to kill him if he does it again, so she slaps him one more time.
The duel escalates until Esther says that if he reports her to the police, he will go with her. He calls the police and she will rat him out for murdering Esther. He replies with one of his most chilling lines: “This is America. People like me matter.”You will remember this moment forever. Know people like this exist — people who think that because they’re rich and influential, they can do anything they want.