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Homesick
De nærmeste
2015 106 min Norway 16+
★5.9
Drama
Director: Anne Sewitsky
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Description
When Charlotte, 27, meets her brother Henrik, 35, for the first time as an adult, it becomes an encounter without boundaries, between two people who don't know what a normal family is. How does sibling love manifest itself if you have never experienced it before? Homesick is an unusual family drama about seeking a family, and breaking every rule to be one.
Starring
Ine Marie Wilmann
Actor
Simon J. Berger
Actor
Anneke von der Lippe
Actor
Awards
Sundance Film Festival 2015
— Grand Jury Prize – Drama (World Cinema)
Key opinion
De nærmeste is a stark, intimate Norwegian drama that explores themes of moral transgression and familial instability through the lens of a taboo relationship. While praised for its quiet, unconventional atmosphere, the film divides viewers regarding its narrative clarity and the effectiveness of its provocative subject matter.
| Direction | The film utilizes a restrained, non-Hollywood aesthetic that effectively captures a sense of isolation and moral ambiguity. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative relies on a deliberate lack of clarity regarding the characters' backstories and family history, leaving viewers to decipher the core motivations. | |
| Theme | The central depiction of a taboo relationship serves as a provocative catalyst for the story, leading to strong disagreement on whether it functions as a meaningful exploration of human behavior or mere shock value. |