Completed - SWEDISH - Female director, First film, Drama - 76 minutes
Among horses, Epa tractors, and abandoned houses, a subdued and moving story is told about grief, guilt, and drugs.
Year of production : 2024 Director(s) : Elina SAHLIN Writer(s) : Elina SAHLIN Cast : Kiwi CASSLIND, Kevin TULLGREN, Maja WAESSMAN, Electra HALLMAN, Albin GRENHOLM, Kalled MUSTONEN Producer(s) : Christian KIELBERG (Makeriet)
13-year-old Jackie and her best friend Nova do most things together. They hang out in the horse paddock, drive Epa tractors, and take drugs. At a farewell party for one of their friends, they buy some pink pills from the local dealer and mail carrier, Casper. Jackie encourages them to try the drug, which leads to disastrous consequences when Nova dies. In the aftermath, Jackie must not only cope with the loneliness and grief of losing her best friend but also deal with the guilt she feels. Director Elina Sahlin makes her feature film debut with her own script, creating a touching and sensitively portrayed drama set against the expansive and sparsely populated landscape of inland Norrland.
Country(ies) : SWEDEN
Goteborg FF 2024Goteborg IFF 2024 (Nordic Light)