Beware of Children
Synopsis
When crisis strikes we reveal our true colors.Beware of Children traces the dramatic aftermath of a tragic event in a middle class suburb of Oslo. During a break in school 13 year-old Lykke, the daughter of a prominent Labour Party member, seriously injures her classmate Jamie, the son of a high profile right-wing politician. When Jamie later dies in hospital, contradicting versions of what actually happened risks making a difficult and traumatic situation worse. Was it only innocent play behind? Liv, the school’s principal and the secret lover of Jamie’s father, must find the strength to confront a community in distress, and her own highly conflicted emotions.
Cast & Crew
Directed by Dag Johan Haugerud
Starring
Henriette Steenstrup, Jan Gunnar Røise, Thorbjørn Harr, Andrea Bræin Hovig, Hans Olav Brenner, Anne Marit Jacobsen, Ella Øverbye, Trine Wiggen
Category Feature Film
Genres Drama, Coming of Age, Contemporary Society
Running time 157 min.
Language Norwegian
Nationality NorwaySweden
Scriptwriter Dag Johan Haugerud
Cinematographer Øystein Mamen
Produced by Motlys A/SPlattform ProduktionFilm i Väst
Local Release 2019 Sep 13
Production status Completed
Beware of Children
Cast & Crew
Directed by Dag Johan Haugerud
Starring
Henriette Steenstrup, Jan Gunnar Røise, Thorbjørn Harr, Andrea Bræin Hovig, Hans Olav Brenner, Anne Marit Jacobsen, Ella Øverbye, Trine Wiggen
Category Feature Film
Genres Drama, Coming of Age, Contemporary Society
Running time 157 min.
Language Norwegian
Nationality NorwaySweden
Scriptwriter Dag Johan Haugerud
Cinematographer Øystein Mamen
Produced by Motlys A/SPlattform ProduktionFilm i Väst
Local Release 2019 Sep 13
Production status Completed
Synopsis
When crisis strikes we reveal our true colors.Beware of Children traces the dramatic aftermath of a tragic event in a middle class suburb of Oslo. During a break in school 13 year-old Lykke, the daughter of a prominent Labour Party member, seriously injures her classmate Jamie, the son of a high profile right-wing politician. When Jamie later dies in hospital, contradicting versions of what actually happened risks making a difficult and traumatic situation worse. Was it only innocent play behind? Liv, the school’s principal and the secret lover of Jamie’s father, must find the strength to confront a community in distress, and her own highly conflicted emotions.