The Coach

A quiet, uneasy coming-of-age short that builds pressure through small betrayals and the weight of a teenager's trust.

Directed by

Lars Kristian Mikkelsen

Genres

Drama

Starring

Christian Heldbo Wienberg, Jens Albinus, Sarah Juel Werner

Overview

A small-town tale of Niels, a 14-year-old boy with nothing on his mind but handball. His coach, recognizing his great goal-keeping talent, takes special care of him. On the night of the qualification rounds for the final Danish championships, the coach throws a party for the whole team and lets Niels and his girlfriend Pernille use his bedroom, but Niels falls asleep and things take a surprising turn, which puts Niels under pressure both on and off the field.

How it feels

Tense, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, betrayal, identity, sport

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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