Barn

This masterfully constructed film 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, must find the strength to confront a community in distress, and her own highly conflicted emotions. Director Haugerud has been a guest at the Northern Film Festival before with his film I Belong in 2013.