Bokaj

A quiet, unsettling plunge into a child's mind as play curdles into something he cannot control.

Directed by

Gaute Hesthagen

Starring

Gisken Armand, Jo Even Stene Bjørke, Olavus Frostad Udbye

Overview

Jakob lives with his unstable mother. She constantly explodes into wild rages and Jakob does what he can to protect his baby brother Tomas. By assuming the role of his evil twin Bokaj, he is able to vent his suppressed emotions. This role playing begins as an innocent game, but after a while, he grows increasingly unable to distinguish between game-playing and real life.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, eerie and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Trauma, identity, isolation, family

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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