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16/12/2010 Drama, Action 1h 57m
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Overview

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.

  1. Marius Holst

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Stellan Skarsgård

    Bestyrer Håkon

  2. Benjamin Helstad

    Erling / C-19

  3. Kristoffer Joner

    Husfar Bråthen

  4. Trond Nilssen

    Olav / C-1

  5. Morten Løvstad

    Øystein

  6. Daniel Berg

    Johan

  7. Odin Gineson Brøderud

    Axel

  8. Magnar Botten

    Lillegutt

  9. Magnus Langlete

    Ivar / C-5

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Reviews

A review by deepkino
Written by deepkino on 2025-09-16
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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Status
Released

Original Language
Norwegian

Budget
$10,000,000.00

Revenue
$0.00

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