Sukkwan Island
A remote Norwegian island becomes the stage for a father and son's attempt to rebuild their bond, only to have it tested by the brutal environment.
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About the film
What it’s about
Thirteen-year-old Roy agrees to spend a year with his estranged father Tom on Sukkwan Island, deep in the Norwegian fjords. The plan is to reconnect through adventure, but the isolation and harsh conditions quickly turn the experience into a fight for survival. Their unresolved emotional turmoil surfaces as they face the unforgiving landscape.
What hooks you
Swann Arlaud and Woody Norman play the father and son at the center of this drama. The film is based on a novel by David Vann and was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Dramatic category at Sundance in 2025.
Who it’s for
It will appeal to those who like character-driven survival stories set in unforgiving landscapes, where emotional stakes are as high as physical ones.
Ratings
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Sukkwan Island (2025)
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2025
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2025
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2025