An uncompromising and controversial short set in the Scandinavian suburbia on the hottest day of the summer. A sister reluctantly babysits her little brother. Two young boys catch her attention, and she makes a crucial decision.
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The people behind it
Silje Hagrim Dahl
Sofie
Anneke von der Lippe
Mom
Thomas Stene-Johansen
Sondre
Marcus Rix
Marius
Fredrik M. Frafjord
Mads
Bent Lonrusten
Father
Fanny Kirkenaer
Hanne
Emilie K. Beck
Girl in car
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