The Disciple

Section: National league
The Disciple / Lärjungen
Finland
Director: Ulrika Bengts
2013 / 93 min. / Swedish version with Czech and English subtitles
Cast: Erik Lönngren, Niklas Grundstroem, Patrik Kumpulainen, Amanda Ooms

Karl, a boy from an orphanage, is sent to a small island to live with the local lighthouse keeper and his family as an assistant. Hasselbond, a strict and stern guardian, initially refuses to take Karl on because he’s not strong enough to do the job, but the boy soon becomes a friend of Gustav, Hasselbond’s son, who wants him as an ally against his tyrannical father. But …Karl will do anything not to be sent back to the orphanage. Due to his unquestioning obedience and execution of orders, Hasselbond begins to like him, which brings out Gustav’s hostility. A thrilling drama with an impressive setting and an evocative soundtrack that emphasizes the polarized relationship between the boys and the despotic father.

Awards: IFF Alice Nella Citta, Rome 2013: Best Film

Contact: Långfilm Productions Finland, Vislauskuja 13, FI-00520 Helsinki, Finland, T.: +358 10 4404800, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lucerna  (Prague)	13.4.	Sun	20:45
Junior (Jablonec)	24.4.	Thur	20:00