Short film

Poor Me

2025 · 20 min

A tight, uncomfortable family confrontation that simmers with guilt and quiet resentment, building to a wry holiday revelation.

Directed by: Liv Joelle Barbosa Blad
Genres: Drama
Starring: Anna Drakopoulou Sverrisdóttir, Iris Drakopoulou Sverrisdóttir, Jan Gunnar Røise

Overview: Nora (15) is caught shoplifting, sparking a major argument with her parents about family values. When all blame falls on her, she pressures her younger sister, Amalie (11), to confess to her part in the stealing. But on Christmas Eve, they find out they aren’t the only thieves in the family.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, guilt, betrayal, coming-of-age
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Directed by: Liv Joelle Barbosa Blad
Genres: Drama
Starring: Anna Drakopoulou Sverrisdóttir, Iris Drakopoulou Sverrisdóttir, Jan Gunnar Røise

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
guilt
betrayal
coming-of-age
morality
Places: home
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none