
Norwegian winter, 1915. On the island Bastøy, outside Oslo, a group of young boys aged 11 to 18, are held in an institution for delinquent youth, notorious for its sadistic regime. One day a new boy, Erling, arrives, determined to escape from the island. After a tragic incident, he ends up leading the boys in a violent uprising. When the boys manage to take over the island, 150 soldiers are sent in to restore order.
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Bestyrer Håkon

Erling / C-19

Husfar Bråthen

Olav / C-1
Øystein
Johan
Axel
Lillegutt
Ivar / C-5
Brustad
Arne
Terje
Marius Holst
Dennis Magnusson, Eric Schmid, Lars Saabye Christensen
Karin Julsrud, Aagot Skjeldal, Edward A. Dreyer, Stellan Skarsgård, Turid Øversveen








9/16/2025
A chilling Norwegian thriller set on an sinister, isolated island, focusing on the brutal mistreatment of juvenile detainees and their inevitable revolt. With a superb script, sharp dialogue, and flawless editing and cinematography, the film makes you feel the freezing cold in your bones from start to finish.
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