Släpp taget (2024)

Swedish director and actress Josephine Bornebusch presents us with an intense family drama that tugs at our heartstrings.

The story plunges us into a family drama in crisis that, little by little, comes together through a raw truth that transforms the perspectives of each of its members.

Bornebusch sets out to deliver a heartfelt tale, sparing no expense in exploring shattered relationships, crumbling worlds and altered realities.

The cast, which includes Pål Sverre Hagen and Sigrid Johnson, is also fully committed to their characters. Each has a story to tell and faces their own fears and regrets.

The intensity they bring to each scene captivates the viewer, while Bornebusch's intelligent approach avoids unnecessary excess.

Although he uses conventional elements to connect with the audience, he does so authentically and without shortcuts, offering an honest look at a drama that is emotionally wearing as it nears its climax, where one senses that everything will fall apart.

The film is a sad, poignant and deeply heartbreaking story that holds nothing back. It provides a true narrative that wears on the viewer as it progresses.

The moments of happiness, well-balanced by clever humour, offer a respite in the midst of a sadness-laden drama, allowing one to experience an emotional process that can break anyone's heart.