We Are the Best!

In the scorching summer of 1982, Stockholm's streets pulsed with the rebellious energy of punk rock. Amidst this backdrop, two 13-year-old misfits, Bobo and Klara, defied social norms by embracing the counterculture movement. Their love for punk was met with disdain from the boys in Iron Fist, a local rock band that ruled the youth club. Seeking to exact revenge, the girls formed their own band, despite neither being able to play an instrument. For Bobo, punk served as a means of escape; Klara, fueled by anger and politics, crafted sardonic lyrics that became the band's signature.

The duo stumbled upon Hedvig, a shy Christian girl with a talent for classical guitar, at their school's talent show. Her performance left them in awe, and they convinced her to join their misfit band. As Hedvig taught them to harmonize and play in unison, she proved to be a patient and respectful mentor, despite Klara's attempts to disavow God. The trio's musical bond was strengthened when Bobo and Klara persuaded Hedvig to adopt a punk-inspired haircut, much to her mother's dismay.

When Hedvig began avoiding them at school, the girls assumed she was upset with them. However, they soon discovered that she was actually mortified by her mother's overbearing behavior and assuming they were angry at her. This newfound understanding solidified their friendship.

As the band's creative spark continued to grow, Klara proposed equipping Hedvig with an electric guitar. Lacking funds, they begged at the railway station, but instead of using the proceeds to buy an instrument, they splurged on sweets. The trio's next move was inspired by a magazine interview featuring Solna's up-and-coming punk band. They tracked down one of its members, Elis, and arranged a meeting.

The encounter with Elis led to an impromptu jam session at his band's rehearsal space, where Klara and Elis formed a connection that left Bobo feeling excluded. Her subsequent confession to Klara sparked a heated argument, only for Hedvig to intervene, bringing the pair back together in harmony.

As the staff member at the youth club endeavors to instruct Hedvig in the art of electric guitar, it becomes hilariously apparent that she possesses a natural talent that surpasses his own abilities. Meanwhile, Bobo's frustration mounts as he struggles to find his rhythm behind the drums, while simultaneously seething with indignation that Klara refuses to let her take a stab at playing bass. In an effort to salvage the situation, the staff book Iron Fist and the girls' band for a small Christmas gig in Västerås, hoping to give them a chance to shine.

However, things quickly go awry when the audience begins to heckle them mercilessly, prompting Klara to improvise by rewriting their song "Hate the Sport!" into "Hate Västerås!", which sparks a minor commotion. Surprisingly, this bold move earns them the respect of Iron Fist himself. As they board the bus back to Stockholm, Bobo, Klara, and Hedvig are on cloud nine, proclaiming with conviction, "We are the best!" One of the youth club workers attempts to dampen their spirits by declaring that they're actually the worst, but the girls simply laugh it off and continue to revel in their triumph.

As the film draws to a close, we find Klara's father sitting on the toilet, clarinet in hand, playing a soulful tune that brings a touching sense of closure to the story.