ØDELAND (full postapocalyptic short film) with Rudi Køhnke and Alex Høgh Andersen

WINNER OF BEST MALE ACTOR IN A LEAD PERFORMACE: RUDI KØHNKE. EKKO SHORTLIST AWARDS 2016
In a post-apocalyptic world in human decay, a protective father and his teenage daughter are forced to bring a mute teenage boy to their hide-out, which puts their relationship under decisive pressure and expose them to outer dangers.
ØDELAND is a short drama about walking the thin line between doubt and hope and the choice between truth and lie - a story about a father wanting to do everything in his power to sustain hope in his daughter in a seemingly hopeless world.
Made by a team of students of Danish independant film school, 18 Frames.
Asger: Rudi Köhnke
Clara: Rose Sonne
Jakup: Alex Høgh Andersen
Lukasz: Ramadan Huseini
Arek: Elias Munk
Patryk: Anders Nylander Thomsen
Edek: Lasse Jensen
Dawid: Gustav Stork Jangaard
Director: Jesper Quistgaard
Screenwriter: Nicklas Anthony Clark
Producer/Editor: Cathrine Odgaard
Sound Mixer: Dan Isager Nielsen
DoP: Mia Mai Dengsø Graabæk
1. AD: Simon Lykke
2. AD: Cathrine Odgaard
Associate Producers: Nicklas Anthony Clark
Jesper Quistgaard
Scripter: Anders Quistgaard
Focus Puller: Kasper Bundvad
Clapper/Loader: Julie Mørch Honoré
Vincente Kenrice Klehr
Grip: André Staal
DIT: Isac Hessellund
Gaffer: Hannibal Struckmann
Lightning Ass.: Katharine Juul Andersen
Jonathan Kjærgaard
Production Designer: Louise Kongsted
Property Master: Jeppe Gren Schelde
Make Up: Julie Tøttrup
Special FX Make Up: Martin Hansen
Stunt coordinator: Anders Nylander Thomsen
Special FX: Anders Nylander Thomsen
Mark Hedegaard
Colorist: Isac Hessellund
Script Consultants: John Stefan Olsen
Carsten Fromberg
Lars Sund Duus
Bo Hr. Hansen
Behind the scenes: Lasse Jensen
Composer: Søren Huss
Animator: Sara Koppel
Visual Effects Artist: Torben Ræbild
Special Thanks: Kasper Leick
With Aid From: Kameraudlejningen
Lysudlejningen
Zentropa Productions
Danish Film Institute
Meta Film
In cooperation with: FilmFyn
Odense Filmværksted
Institution: 18 Frames Film School

[@rickvanbruggen6665]

Students make a better movie than a lot of proffesionals... Damn..😂

[@AndrewCutler]

Complex, completely believable story with brilliant acting. There wasn't one point where I couldn't imagine any of it happening given the circumstances.

[@merrirothan3671]

I agree

[@neonoires]

Yep and that's because so many film studios are lead by boring, money hungry individuals who are gatekeeping cinema and constantly want to reuse and recycle antiquated movie tropes.

[@wolf_of_odin1602]

Rick van Bruggen I agree!

[@FlorianKF]

Yes. And why is that? Because they believe in what they are doing. It´s not about the money, but the message...

[@elenavs8703]

Came for Alex, stayed cause the film is good.

[@Callifix]

same

[@Floxiki]

Me too

[@JoaoVictor-tq4dh]

i wish this was the first episode of a series

[@hellothere7345]

Yeeeeeeeeees

[@antonburkhardt3318]

So would I!

[@gaiaswarrior6158]

Agreed

[@jomontanee]

Me too!!

[@matin2825]

Nah I don't wanna watch more of that stupid guy😂🥱

[@mountainbeast116]

Ivar the speechless

[@constantindenis8130]

lmao

[@wolffire5421]

His bother will avenge him

[@eileenr-vega1619]

U genius man!!!

[@АсияШойынкап-э1в]

😂

[@JH-tk6ge]

oh damn, that was Ivar? haha

[@Rhelia-t6c]

The acting in this is phenomenal - it's like the actors really got into the role. Feels real, not overdone like a lot of films of this genre. I especially like the fact the film is in Danish - not enough foreign post-apocalyptic films out there so It's a breath of fresh air. As an aspiring filmmaker myself, It really helps to analyse short films like these. I feel like I'm constantly critiquing shorts rather than appreciating them, but this film has no faults. I applaud the team behind it.

[@jmconradie_VARIETY_playlists]

High quality effort. But more importantly for practical purposes: Please post the recipe for those bottle lamps? Anyone? Could save a life one day.

[@RomeoWhiskey692]

This was outstanding . Whoever wrote this understands what it's really like ... No great heroics ... nothing is simple ... nothing black and white . Just hard decisions , made with little or no hard facts , and no time to think . Fear an ever-present thing , gnawing at you ... Nothing is what it seems ... and you can never be sure of anything. The fatigue and sadness from mean , vicious things happening , one right after another ... with no hope of relief ... weighing you down every moment ... You do what you can , with what you have ... and then live with what you've done . The blood on your hands never quite washes away ... you can still see it , even if others don't . Fate , or God ...whatever you wish to believe ... seems to delight in torturing us with circumstances that seem to be one thing , and then , after you have acted , is found to be something else entirely . It happens too often to be random chance ... but we shy away from believing that there is some greater ... malicious force at work . It is no wonder that primitive peoples feared both Gods and the Devils ... Viewed the Gods as petty and spiteful , taking delight in playing games with men's lives ... We want the world to be a good place , or at least neutral ... even with all evidence to the contrary . As a father of daughters , I was relieved to see her survive this time ... but knowing the next horror is waiting for her , because she did . And yes ... I have lied to my daughters too ... to let them believe that there is a bit of goodness in the world .... It's what fathers do ...

[@jesperquistgaard]

Wauw. This was very moving and poetic. Thank you for this. I love that you felt something and connected with it. :)

[@RomeoWhiskey692]

Jesper Quistgaard Indeed , I did ... I have had to make those shoot/no shoot decisions ... and no matter how many times you tell yourself you did it right ... there will always be that cold feeling up your spine , that maybe you didn't . Once the bullet is out of the barrel ... there is no taking it back . Most men do not kill out of malice , but out of love ... love for God , country , family ... or maybe just the guys standing on either side of him in the fight ... We tell ourselves we take life to save lives ... and pray , on those dark nights when we are all alone , and have to face our real selves ... that it's true . But I think , my friend , that you and I both have heard the mocking laughter of the mad Gods on the wind ... taunting us for the lies we tell others ... and more shameful ... the ones we tell ourselves . The causes may lie with them , and the games they play ... but the blame lies squarely on us ... As men , we cannot shirk it , nor dodge it , but must accept it ... take it on our shoulders , to carry , like the weapons and gear that is our lot to bear . No complaints ... it's what we signed up for , when we accepted being a man , and all that goes with that name .

[@jesperquistgaard]

Romeo Whiskey sounds like a story I'd like to hear. Very powerful. If you have want to, you can email me your story at [e-mail] :)

[@RomeoWhiskey692]

Jesper Quistgaard I'm ex military , and have worked for many years now in the security field as a contractor . I'm not one of the high-speed , low-drag guys that you want to talk to . I know a bunch of those guys , and they have much better stories than I do . I don't tell the " he came out of the bushes , looking away from me , weapon down , so I shot him ... " stories . Most everybody I know , tells the funny stories ... The stupid shit that goes wrong . The " ... and then , I tripped and fell on my ass ..." stuff ... Sometimes the cautionary tales ... the " There we were , doing our thing ... fat , dumb and happy ... when it all blew up ... " kind of thing ... In the last few years , I have spent a good deal of time teaching various people the how , what , where , ( and most importantly) ... WHY ... of employing weapons , gear and equipment. And just as critical ... what to do after the shooting stops ... Using trauma kits and advanced first aid ... for all the big , bloody holes ... sucking lung wounds ... cuts , burns , broken bones and such , that result from such activities... It is truly astounding , the amount of damage that modern weapons can do to a human body , in a short amount of time . How to get medical help on the scene , and how to get your casualties out , without doing them further damage , or getting them killed doing it . Something that the movies seldom go into , and shooters don't want to think about , but desperately need to know . Not a lot of money in it , but a great deal of satisfaction , in helping others get up to speed , as far as weapons handling goes , while gaining a safety and security mindset. I might shoot you a couple of story ideas , sometime , if you guys are interested... but they will be fiction . An amalgamation of stories guys have told me , and things I've seen done ... I'm sure you have individuals around you , who can tell pretty much the same ones . Keep doing what you guys are doing ... I really like your style .

[@matycee]

Hah! Sucker. You don't have to lie to your daughters to show them their is goodness in the world you dope. Just show them. There's plenty. I'm constantly directing my 10 yr old girl's attention to goodness around her but get this: I show her by creating it myself as well. I'm like, duh.

[@druflo6775]

Perfect ending, no winners, no losers, just survivors

[@Davidautofull]

i dont agree. they all lose even more in the future if the truth comes out.

[@demydelfi]

I would never have guessed it's a student film. It's so professional. Having studied at a film university in Greece, I have to admit that the movies that have been produced by us are not even close to your outcome. Well done you guys! You nailed it!

[@467-k1m]

They certainly did!!!

[@Blueswailer]

Damn, that was dark. Really enjoyed this one, would easily have gone for a full-length post-apocalypse drama with this premise. Finely directed and acted altogether!

[@lavrentichudakoff2519]

I had the same thought but I liked it just the same.

[@richardschafer7858]

Better than any million dollar budget movie. Well done. This would make an outstanding series.

[@robertallen3031]

This is quite frankly one of the best short films I've ever seen in my life. When a piece of art like this can bring me to tears. I am very much like the Father Figure in this film. Amazing work.

[@oldshoe72]

This story is written by a genius. People will have to do "things" when the hard times come. Some will make it...Some won't.

[@isabelladefigueiredo3810]

Loved it. Sad story, but unfortunally, we can't trust strange people in a postapocalyotic world.....nor in a "normal" world for that matter. Greetings from Brasil!

[@juanpascallucianobravado6112]

How could anyone give this a thumbs down? It makes the acting and direction on some of the American sci fi shorts look absurdly childish and amateur.

[@stephmacc9992]

That was amazing! I really wish there were more like this. Poor Jakup though.

[@jesperquistgaard]

Steph Macc thanks :)

[@stephmacc9992]

Jesper Quistgaard Is it available on DVD?

[@jesperquistgaard]

Steph Macc sadly no. would you like a copy? :)

[@stephmacc9992]

Yes absolutely

[@stephmacc9992]

I would love a copy

[@unicornninja1906]

I'm incredibly impressed... I could read the emotions and worries on the fathers face. Such talent and creativity, Thank you to everyone involved for sharing.

[@uncommonsense9395]

Someone explain to me why so many of the shorts on KZbin are so much better than anything in the theaters.

[@hellothere7345]

I know right

[@Databyter]

Because they are not dumbed down, and therefore, are thought provoking. It also helps that in many cases they are not driven by political agendas being pushed by Hollywood and the like.

[@duvine3882]

Online leaks loosing money before they come out' resorting to reboots instead afterwards.

[@JimAsAuthor]

They're free to tell their story without the interference of the various "moneyed interests"

[@dandaman4985]

Shorts have a purely creative motivation behind them, as opposed to justifting astronomical theatrical movie making expenses. Plus, lately there is an infestation of pointless, storyless, thoughtless bs shown in movie theatres, with content so bad its a wonder how it made it past sceenings.

[@sophiestratmann8387]

I love this movie and that it was produced by students in Denmark makes it even better ❤️🇩🇰👌🏼 (And Alex Høgh Andersen 😅😘❤)

[@DocBree13]

This gutted me 😢 I didn’t expect to be crying for the “bad ones,” too. Such an amazing film - and outstanding acting! edit: this was a student film? remarkable!

[@keionchase2144]

Canibals?

[@17MrLeon]

@@keionchase2144 They were not the bad ones they were just family looking for Jakub but it was every reason to thing they were the canibals.

[@turankhan2381]

@@17MrLeon Exactly Leon! I too thought they were not cannibals, but just another family out there. So if the father just wrestled the kid (who had no bullets) instead of immediately shooting him, then both of these two survivor groups might have bonded instead and grew to start a community. It's heavily implied that Clara is into Jakup and not just because he's probably the only other boy around her age. Still, I really like this short for keeping us guessing and just like Romeo Whiskey said, it's the dread of not knowing, not being sure. After all, they DID find the kid so near the cannibal's hospital base. However, for me, the kid would be having withdrawals and shakes and other symptoms of consuming human meat, which weren't shown at all, so I really really doubt he or his family are cannibals. I'll have to rewatch the short and see by silhouettes of the people dragging the latest naked victim.

[@zxyatiywariii8]

I've watched a lot of post-apocalyptic films on KZbin, and this is one of the best I've ever seen. Thank you, and I hope you continue making films -- This is awesome!

[@467-k1m]

Agreed zxy I vote 10+

[@jamesstevens5643]

I know I'm three years late to the party, but this is a superb film. Thank you!

[@jomontanee]

I am 5 years late but so happy I found this film.

[@olegbukhalo]

I loved absolutely everything about this film, and not understanding the language didn't take away from it at all. Would really love to see more films from the same crew

[@riristristis9424]

I watched this because i love alex. But damn this short movie is incredibly made. A masterpiece.

[@theoyancey]

has the feel of the movie The Road. Great job at setting the scene and giving a real feel of hopelessness. The fact that he wants his daughter to believe in goodness in a time like that is really telling the role that a father plays. Kudos to the film makers

[@webbit1518]

Award worthy.This would be a great pilot for a series. I didnt want it to end.

[@OhBombii]

That was so good! Alex Høgh Andersen is so weird not being a cripple! :) Ødeland is now one of my favourite films, love Rudi Køhnke!

[@savkemdfk]

This is an amazing film. Alex Hogh Andersen did an amazing job!!! But overall the film is incredible!!! :D :D :D

[@ant1m0ny32]

How is this one of the best films I’ve seen and it’s only half an hour long???? It’s bloody fantastic!!!!!

[@lgdmumbler7026]

Somehow in half an hour this movie manages to evoke more emotion and sadness than almost any full-length, full-production post apocalyptic movie I've seen prior. I'm struggling to think of more than a few AAA titles that come close to hitting this mark. Absolutely heart-wrenching, and amazingly done. I wish more cinema was exactly like this.

[@cripplecreekoutdoors2457]

I have to say this is by far one of the best short films I have watched. Outstanding performance.

[@williamcarnley3769]

wow, that was sad, but really good, could be made into a movie. you guys rock. keep up the good work.

[@mrplatnumsugaray]

Jesper Quistgaard excellent piece of work !! I am so tired of the same exact apocalyptic story with cheesy effects , lackluster acting and dumb plot . You kept it simple but beautiful and managed to concentrate more on a fathers love for his daughter than the apocalypse ! Believable story and Jakob had to die or the father would have lost everything. Jakob’s family or comrades would have killed them to survive seeing they were cannibals . That was beautiful that the father lied to his daughter to insure hope . To hold on to a piece of humanity in its darkest of times !!! I salute you Jesper Quistgaard .... kept directional and making films !!! 👍🏾👍🏾✊🏽✊🏽👌🏾👌🏾

[@jesperquistgaard]

Thank you so much 😁🤗😇

[@western_lenscapes9865]

WOW. I have watched a few of these the last few days and this has been by few the best and most believable movie I have watched. This is the most believable movie so far, regular people making hard decisions. Great job.

[@thebarefootadventurer8467]

The weight of their decisons to kill, and keep themselves safe, or don't kill and run the risk of someone they don't know killing them feels so real! you nailed it!

[@mexagodtvg8937]

Alex is just too good of an actor. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for him in the acting community

[@Selana14]

Really looks like a mix between The last of us and The Road Great movie and great acting

[@jonathanporter5223]

This short film was nothing short of amazing. The story that unfolds is gritty and really impactful with it's message. You really can't trust anyone in a post apocalyptic world, not even your own family. Yet there are things and people in said world that are out to get you and deprive you of anything they can. Sometimes their intention is just the same as your own; survival. This concept sat heavy throughout the film and did a excellent job portraying it. He lied to keep his daughter safe, along with whatever little innocence she has left. Great acting, beautiful cinematography with perfect locations, well edited, and produced. Definitely a thumbs up.

[@yeee9368]

THAT BASTARD SHOT MY BABY ALEX but apart from that, the film was really great. Good work, I enjoyed it very much. They all did a great job acting this and thanks for the subtitles!!

[@katim2644]

The story was lean, the moral clear, and no moment was wasted which keep you engrossed.bbsolutely fantastic.

[@evakkosiili6390]

I have great passion for dystopian- and apocalyptic films, and this one was great! I love the nordic gloomy vibe here, fits perfectly to the film. Greetings from finland!

[@irynanadzyvana160]

I'm crying...how mistakeful we are. Thank you a lot for this movie. Greetings from Ukraine!

[@brucethompson7214]

Just brilliant! The suspension of disbelief was complete. Casting, acting, props, costume, location, direction.... all flawless. I found myself wanting this to be a feature length film. The courage of the father to risk his own life, to kill and to lie for the sake of his daughter. Well done!!

[@HolandaChiquita]

This was amazing! I love it very much! Not too hard to understand since I'm Dutch. But much easier with the subtitles. Thanks so much for uploading this. Such an interesting story, I wish that it could have been longer and that Jakup had survived. But I guess that wouldn't make it as interesting...

[@jesperquistgaard]

HolandaChiquita I'm very glad you liked it. Have a great holiday :)

[@Seb_Doctor]

A sad ending has a bigger impact ;)

[@Hapharzardly]

Bravo!! Fantastic! Entrancing, well done. The story, acting, filming, editing... brilliant! Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@ptownRandy1]

You should submit this to film festivals. One of the best short apocalyptic films I've seen.

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

Type "Postapocalyptic" into the KZbin search and hundreds of amateur films appear, most are, let's say lacking a certain quality. But this one is really good. Looks like someone used their WW2 gun collection as props, but that's just fine. The acting was spot on and the scenario's believable. A film short that leaves the viewer wanting a sequel must be good.

[@srmj71]

Hands down the best short on KZbin.

[@DQINBETWEEN]

Wow I am learning Danish and came across this film. Amazing!

[@nihilistjohn2551]

Very dark story. Absolutely wonderful! I wish that this was a Series.

[@beingsentient]

Excellent acting. Brilliant plot. Profound lesson on life. On human beings. On survival.

[@avocaos]

Being a fan of post apocalyptic, It sometimes reminds me a lot of The last of Us, which I appreciate a lot. I really enjoyed it, loved the colors, the actors and how it was directed. You did a GREAT JOB. I would watch another 100 of your movies!

[@jesperquistgaard]

Thank you so much! :)

[@s2art720]

Great short flic. The lead actor, Rudi tells the whole story just with his facial expressions. Excellent!

[@Octaven]

Reminds me of Joël and Ellie. Love it !

[@gauravyadav8813]

Seriously, I was speechless till the end. Fear, Probabilities, Hopes came one after another...🔥🔥🔥

[@rooftopcat1785]

For a short film this was well done. I thought it was gonna turn out for the worse , because they were outnumbered. Dad fought hard pressed to save his family. Bravo. Thank you.

[@archibaldhaddock3970]

Amazing film, well done to everyone one involved: actors, director, script writer, editor, cinematographer, set design, costumes. Brilliant!

[@tanjaholse3693]

Archibald Haddock tanja

[@hollycheel9883]

So much better than many post apocalyptic shorts.... or full length films for that matter. Thanks for posting it.

[@munderpool]

That was a great film! There was so much packed into a half hour. The desperate times were so clearly played out on the faces of the actors. 10/10 on iMDb. I can't believe I've never heard of this film.

[@Linnie1021]

I've been watching these post-apocalyptic short stories.. over a year after the pandemic started.. and after all the chaos and economic collapse started in the U.S.. In my opinion, we are on the verge of a war.. and I have found useful information in these stories. Although the principle of lying is inherently wrong, this man did right by not divulging the truth to his daughter as she is fragile.. and he is trying to instill some hope into her life. Excellent storyline, as well as superb acting!

[@johnmanno2052]

The male lead deserves all the praise he receives! Damn! Superb actor. And such a beautiful man! This was a student film?! You guys are awesome! Why do Scandinavians make such superb post apocalyptic films? Also, I'm always amazed at Danes' command of the English language. Multilingualism impresses me.

[@Jacob_Roberts]

Dette er en fængslende og en følelsesmæssig produktion. This is an captivating and emotional production.

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

Best film out there! You should be doing full feature films! I love how your mind works....great presentation! Ethical dilemmas....finding out you shot a kid, who was just letting his father know where he was. Jakob didn't turn on them....he was just being a good son. The father was just trying to find his son. No mean intentions. But, a great story of "what would you do?", for your children. Thank you!

[@joenavanodo3780]

Diane Morgan : They were cannibals... no mean intentions...really?

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

@@joenavanodo3780 .....did you miss the part where Jakup was hiding from the gang of cannibals? And that he indicated he was not a part of that gang? Bet you did terrible in reading comprehension and understanding basic English grammar.

[@denniscannon769]

I have never seen a full movie that runs for under 30 minutes. That is just one of this movie's many strong points.5

[@jasonlubold3066]

So good. Could have been a whole film.

[@stevenmerlock9971]

Impressive! Well made, the story can be seen multiple ways. Good guys vs bad, good vs good or bad against bad. Father protecting daughter from man eaters, dad protecting daughter while father searches for captured son, survivalists against other survivalists.

[@MisterG2323]

Major, major props to all involved, particularly the screenwriter, director, and actors. Top rank all the way. Thanks for posting this!

[@pareshjoglekar0507]

I would have watched some 50+ shorts in the last 2 weeks... like abt 10-15 of them and commented only on this one... this is awesomest... As a father to a daughter, I jus cannot take chances and wait for things to go wrong. Plain protective instinct... saved her from physical and emotional trauma...

[@niceguy2171]

Extremely well done, and only thing you can say is that one wishes it was longer..to flush out the story. Who was the cannibals? Was it part of Jakup's group? What is there backstory? The dad and her? When did she do that to her arm? Needs more answers, and I would watch to see them. Her facial expressions were on point, as was his, and nice job by all the actors and directors/producers of this film..Now make us the rest of it please

[@jasonfryer7002]

Can you imagine having to live with that monumental of a lie the rest of your life?.....this was a special film....this should be shown in college psych. Courses. Hats off here.....for sure.

[@marthagillespie14]

Well earned award for best acting. In some shots the lead actor has such sad eyes. I could almost taste that whiskey. Wish she had not spat it out later on. Such a sad, sad story when good people misjudge. Well told, well acted, well filmed. I greatly enjoyed (if that is the right word) this film.

[@MH-ye4pu]

Sadly this movie represents our century perfectly. But it's great to see Alex hogh Andersen walk :D Greetings from Austria

[@salazarpayne3784]

Finally... A good short film about post-apocalypse. Bravo!

[@florian.banchet]

I studied in a film school and I never saw such a good work when I was there. Every aspects of this film are great. Great job guys, great job, you're a talented team.

[@jesperquistgaard]

Florian BANCHET aww thank you so much :)

[@jackpinesavage1628]

Those "magic" bottle lights can be made using salt and a magnesium element.

[@swamplight79]

Can you explain or give a link to somewhere that does? I am interested. Thanks.

[@keionchase2144]

Ty

[@sezinkilic7464]

this film was really good.thank you for making this short film. I liked that Clara was so friendly to a person who she do not know.

[@joenavanodo3780]

Sezin Kilic : she was stupid and naive. How she know Jakub ‘ one of the good ones.’ The father was right, kill or be killed.

[@kneedeepinbluebells5538]

The Father Of The Daughter - Had An Good Moral Compass - When Killed AND When He Lied

[@ranackley]

One of the best, if not the best short sci-fi on KZbin. Excellent job!

[@edwardmurdoch5070]

Realistic, well acted, and a great story. I loved it! Congratulations. And I am sure I am not the only one who wished it was a full length film. And this was just one of many interconnected vignettes. Another, for instance, could be Jacup family's story until he is kidnapped by this overprotective father.

[@jesperquistgaard]

Thank you very much. Means a lot :)

[@DawgBreff]

I can't add anything more positive than what has already been commented.. but an added comment helps a video earn deserved views and more recognition. Brilliant, seriously. Awesome performances all round. There's no doubts the makers of this are on their ways to bigger things and success. Morality.. it can walk a fine, if not faded, line...

[@alisterfolson]

As a father I felt this one. "By any means..."

[@iharrup]

Amazing! One of the best post apocalyptic shorts I've seen on KZbin!

[@ej9957]

I thought everything about this short film was great. I can only imagine how difficult it is to fit so much detail into a short film like this. You all handle that brilliantly.

[@tmengucor]

Finally a movie with realistic gun sounds

[@akseakayaker]

Super great movie, the acting was spot on. The story kept me going the whole time and absolutely wasn’t expecting the ending. Loved it

[@johnwayne6501]

very impressed with the ending...Father lying to hold the truth to his innocent daughters imagine of mankind in a sense.

[@rickvanderzwan8864]

I've watched a lot of short films, post-apocalyptic and sci-fi. This is by far, by far the very best. Absolutely amazing. Congratulations to all concerned.

[@hojohojo674]

just rewatched it. As good the second time as the first. Thanks again.

[@ladeene06]

Wow! That's alot of reality there. And her dad was FINE! Beautiful looking man! Excellent movie. Bitterly real.

[@KidFresh71]

Someone needs to turn this into a series. Lots of talent on display.

[@whitetiger432]

This was great...Jakup is the star in the Vikings series

[@DocBree13]

white tiger really? wow!

[@JennianaCross]

If I had a heart, I would love this.. give me more, give me more, give me more! Yes, I followed "Vikings" here and the line seemed apt. I don't have a heart anymore because you just ripped it out and stepped on it!

[@guiguijol]

Good daddy. No good or bad, only free will. Daughter's alive.

[@lumilabonte3980]

Very well done-realistic, gritty, and very well acted. Good lighting/staging, and acting. Truly enjoyed this as I felt for the charachters. Excellent directing :) BRAVO!

[@gracebrown3074]

Can’t wait to watch your movies in the future. Whoever directed this and who ever write this did a phenomenal job. Even the small moments of the gun falling onto his leg and it being what woke him up. Really well done. Also props to the cinematographer and lighting people like hot damn!!

[@luna123461]

Alex Hogh being carried again! 😆 and flexing his incredible acting muscles 👏 enjoyed this immensely.

[@keokio7]

amazing how great acting can really make the film come alive

[@joes.2111]

Excellent film. Fantastic and refreshing script writing. When survival is the main goal, introspection and philosophical questions of good versus bad are irrelevant. Nice to see that it can still induce tension and emotion, as we are still human.

[@frankadam1800]

Rudi earns an Oscar for his performance.

[@ej9957]

I also got to say being a fan of Vikings, it's pretty weird not seeing Alex talk at all. Lol. I really enjoyed this short film, definitely one of my top five in this genre and I look forward to seeing more work including everyone involved in this film. Thanks so much for sharing. With the times that we're dealing with right now in this world it's nice to escape and pretend that the scary s*** that's happening outside in the world is just pretend. I wish you all the best. Highly recommend this film to everyone and great job. From Vermont, USA.

[@danielhanawalt4998]

Very good film. Well written and acted. I'm wondering if it all could have turned out better for all if communication had been better. The one protecting his daughter, the other just looking for his son. No doubt they both could understand and maybe have become allies and friends working together to survive. But then we humans are not always very good at working together for the good of all. This is one of the best films I've watched. Great work.