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Synopsis
Norwegian winter, 1915. On the island Bastøy, outside Oslo, a group of young boys aged 11 to 18, are held in an institution for delinquent youth, notorious for its sadistic regime. One day a new boy, Erling, arrives, determined to escape from the island. After a tragic incident, he ends up leading the boys in a violent uprising. When the boys manage to take over the island, 150 soldiers are sent in to restore order.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.4/10 | 53% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 94% | 26% |
| TMDB | 7.1/10293 votes | 21% |
| Balasaur Score | 79 | 100% |
Key crew
- Dennis MagnussonScreenplay
- Marius HolstDirector
- Eric SchmidScreenplay
- Johan SöderqvistOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Stellan SkarsgårdBestyrer Håkon
- Benjamin HelstadErling / C-19
- Kristoffer JonerHusfar Bråthen
- Trond NilssenOlav / C-1
- Morten LøvstadØystein
- Daniel BergJohan
- Odin Gineson BrøderudAxel
- Magnar BottenLillegutt
- Magnus LangleteIvar / C-5
- MarkusBrustad
- Agnar Jeger HolstArne
- Tommy Jakob HålandTerje



























