Description: About three fathers who accompany their daughters on a school trip to hell. Stranded with a rowdy high school class on an idyllic archipelago island, they are reminded of their own teenage trauma. And just like the youngsters, they are soon forced to realize how difficult it is to draw the line between play and dangerous power struggles, and to distinguish victims from perpetrators. (aka “ARKIPELAG” & “BARNENS Ö”)
Genre: Feature Film
Date Created: 04-10-25
Exploring Trauma and Power Struggles in “Once In The Archipelago”
Follow three fathers as they embark on a chaotic journey accompanying their daughters on a school trip to an idyllic archipelago island. In this feature film, titled “Once In The Archipelago,” the fathers find themselves stranded with a rowdy high school class, triggering memories of their own teenage trauma. As the story unfolds, they are confronted with the challenging task of navigating power struggles and distinguishing between victims and perpetrators.
The film boasts a stellar cast including Gustaf Skarsgård, Fares Fares, and Linus Wahlgren, under the direction of Alex Schulman and cinematography by Jakob Ihre. With themes revolving around the blurring lines between play and danger, “Once In The Archipelago” offers a gripping narrative that delves into the complexities of human behavior and the enduring impact of past experiences.
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