Movies are always cold. Winter in Norway is as cold as the eyes of violent wardens and officers. But the blood below the cold was awakened little by little, and the boys finally used their weak bodies to declare war on this cold and brutal system.
Although their struggles always end in failure, the courage inspired by a young man's heart reflects the enthusiasm of humanity in the cold ice and snow.
This is a true story that happened in 1915. I don't know if Olav who escaped in the end is also a historical fact. I hope so, because his escape represents the only hope in this cold world.
What won the audience trembling was not only the story of this weak man resisting the brutal establishment, but also the sincerity of the creator revealed in every detail of the film. It is such an old case of abuse of troubled teenagers. In the long river of history, it may not even count as a wave, but today's Norwegians are seriously reflecting on the ruthlessness and inhumanity of their system, and they are also seriously restoring that period. It cannot be called history. Thanks to the humanistic culture of Nordic society, it also makes people like me who have never seen a Norwegian film before feel in awe of the country. (five-star recommendation)
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