The Name of the Game

A tense, somber drama that slowly tightens its grip as a fragile family reunion spirals into danger.

Directed by

Emil Jonsvik

Genres

Thriller, Drama, Action

Starring

Mats Helin, Kim Bodnia, Line Verndal

Tagline

If you play the game - you have to play it to the end

Overview

On an idyllic archipelago island Peter will spend a few days together with his daughter Sandra in an attempt to catch up on lost times. They have barely met since the tragic suicide of his son five years earlier and Peter has been struggling to accept the loss of his own child. When on the island Sandra meets a group of youngsters who entice her with both friendship as well as romance but she soon finds herself deeply involved in a dangerous game, a game they call the Warrior.

How it feels

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

About

Grief, family, betrayal, isolation

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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

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