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Sukkwan Island

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In an effort to reconnect with his estranged father, 13-year-old Roy agrees to spend a formative year of adventure on the remote Sukkwan Island deep in the Norwegian fjords. What starts as a chance to rebuild their relationship quickly descends into a test of survival as they face the harsh realities of their environment and confront their unresolved turmoil.

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David Hughes Time Out Jul 7
3/5
...My Father’s Island isn’t quite the triumph it could have been, yet it’s by no means a failure. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Jul 7
There’s a shocking twist in the book that also features in the film: a disconcerting narrative gut punch, but also a rather disingenuous device that requires an end-credit explanation to unravel the knots. Go to Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) Jul 6
2/5
This lugubrious effort certainly does the source material a massive disservice. Go to Full Review Saskia Baron The Arts Desk Jul 7
2/5
The cinematography is impressive...But the film doesn’t quite know if it’s a hallucinatory story of a survivalist dad living out his dream at the expense of his family...or a more meditative tale about an an adult looking back on childhood trauma... Go to Full Review Chris Wasser Irish Independent Jul 7
2.5/5
It’s a beautiful-looking film, and Arlaud (excellent) and Norman (one to watch) fulfil their ends of the bargain. But the story around them is full of holes and is constantly changing gears. Go to Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Jul 1
3.5/5
It's gorgeously photographed by Amine Berrada to capture rich, dark colours, finding beauty in unexpected places. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Vladimir de Fontenay

Director

Swann Arlaud

Actor

Woody Norman

Actor

Alma Pöysti

Actor

Tuppence Middleton

Actor

Ruaridh Mollica

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Movie Info

Synopsis In an effort to reconnect with his estranged father, 13-year-old Roy agrees to spend a formative year of adventure on the remote Sukkwan Island deep in the Norwegian fjords. What starts as a chance to rebuild their relationship quickly descends into a test of survival as they face the harsh realities of their environment and confront their unresolved turmoil.
Director
Vladimir de Fontenay
Producer
Carole Scotta, Eliott Khayat, Caroline Benjo
Screenwriter
Vladimir de Fontenay
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 54m