Sons (2006)

Trouble starts when Lars, a 25-year-old with few prospects for the future, discovers that an older man is fooling around with the teenage boys in his suburb. A terrible rage is triggered in... See full summary »

Director:

Erik Richter Strand

Writers:

Erik Richter Strand, Thomas Torjussen

Stars:

Nils Jørgen Kaalstad, Mikkel Bratt Silset, Edward Schultheiss

5 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Nils Jørgen Kaalstad	...	Lars
Mikkel Bratt Silset	...	Tim
Edward Schultheiss	...	Jørgen
Henrik Mestad	...	Hans
Ingrid Bolsø Berdal	...	Norunn
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Anna Bache-Wiig	...	Heidi
Ronnie Baraldsnes	...	Nyhetsanker
Christin Borge	...	Dame i svømmehallen
Terje Brevik	...	Prostitute's client
Fredrik Stenberg Ditlev-Simonsen	...	Victim
Marika Enstad	...	Anja
Henrik Fjelldal	...	Roar
Ane Hoel	...	Studio expert
Lars Erik Holter	...	Man in Asker
Jeppe Beck Laursen	...	Prostitute's client (as Jeppe Laursen)

Storyline

Trouble starts when Lars, a 25-year-old with few prospects for the future, discovers that an older man is fooling around with the teenage boys in his suburb. A terrible rage is triggered in Lars, and he embarks on a crusade to stop the abuser. But it soon spins out of control, and Lars' actions end up endangering those he set out to protect.

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Plot Keywords:

hebephilia | teenage boy | eastern europe | pederasty | child pornography | 

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Genres:

Drama

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User Reviews

Impressing add to Norwegian filmography

Sønner is another proof that the Norwegian film industry is growing to a respectable level. In Sønner we get to know Lars and his discovery of a older man's abuse of young boys. His reaction and how he confronts the issue evolves to be a brutal conflict, seen as assaulter by the police, and as heroes by the public.

The movie is at some level disgusting, but a realistic portray of a 25 year old man's revenge and hostility against pedophiles. Excellent acting by somewhat unknown actors, and commitment by difficult roles as a pedophile, and the abused. The script is beautifully written as we begin to sympathize for all parts.

An impressing contribution to the Norwegian filmography.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Norway]

Country:

Norway

Language:

Norwegian

Release Date:

15 September 2006 (Norway)

Also Known As:

Sons

Filming Locations:

Oslo, Norway

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$384,320

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tordenfilm AS

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1