It is the last day of school for Christian and his younger sister Sophie. They are heading to a party at his friend Trina. High school graduation is just around the corner and after the freedom and future. But behind the idyllic facade lurks tragedy and secrets. That evening Sophie commits suicide.
Cinematography
Endless Scandinavian daylight that never feels safe.
Direction
Myllerup weaponizes the summer solstice against these kids.
Acting
Laura Christensen's Trine — radiant, then radioactive.
Director
Carsten Myllerup
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sankt Hans Aften (Danish midsummer) traditionally burns witches in effigy — the film inverts this, making the youth the sacrifice.
Released two years before 'Midsommar' — Ari Aster almost certainly knew this film. Both use endless daylight and pagan dread, but this one's grimier and more intimate.
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