The Suitcase

A somber, child's-eye journey through wartime loss, balancing fragile hope against a creeping sense of dread.

Directed by

Charlotte Madsen

Genres

Drama

Starring

Helena Quist Kristensen, Aske Svane Qvist, Michael Asmussen

Overview

In the 1940s war-torn Denmark, the young girl Marie turns 10 ye$ars old. It is celebrated in the parents' bakery shop where she and her cousin Sebastian on 13 years daily work. But the normally sheltered life comes to an end as a group of soldiers storms the shop and take both Marie's father and mother with them. Together with Sebastian, Marie goes out to find her parents. Although the reality gives little chances Marie is hopeful, while Sebastian fears the day he will have to tell her the truth

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, war, survival, grief

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Search YouTube for a trailer (opens in a new tab)