From a young age, Jill has acted as the responsible adult in her small family. She cares for her loving but mentally unstable mother and her younger brother. The news that their estranged father will be visiting on Jill's birthday gives the children much needed hope. When the family is struck by tragedy, Jill keeps it a secret.
About the film
Details
- Running time
- 1 hr. 26 min.
- Country, year
- Norway, Sweden, 2018
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- Norwegian
- Subtitles
- Lithuanian, English
- Age rating
- Pegi 13
Credits
- Director
- Camilla Strøm Henriksen
- Screenplay
- Camilla Strøm Henriksen
- Producers
- Gudny Hummelvoll
- Cinematography
- Ragna Jorming
- Cast
- Sverrir Gudnason, Maria Bonnevie, Ylva Thedin Bjørkaas, Casper Falck- Løvås
- More information
- www.imdb.com
Festivals and awards
- Toronto International Film Festival
Director
Camilla Strøm Henriksen
Camilla Strøm Henriksen studied directing at the London Film School. She has appeared on and directed numerous Norwegian television shows. „Phoenix“ is her first feature.
