Bye Bye Boredom (2024)
A guilt-ridden rural girl tests her boundaries after losing her best friend.
13-year-old Jackie and her best friend Nova do most things together. They hang out in the horse paddock, drive Epa tractors, and take drugs. At a farewell party for one of their friends, they buy some pink pills from the local dealer and mail carrier, Casper. Jackie encourages them to try the drug, which leads to disastrous consequences when Nova dies. In the aftermath, Jackie must not only cope with the loneliness and grief of losing her best friend but also deal with the guilt she feels.
Cast
- Kiwi Casslind - Jackie
- Maja Waessman - Nova
- Albin Grenholm - Stepfather
- Electra Hallman - Leene
- Kalled Mustonen - Mange
- Kevin Tullgren - Casper
- Sixten Partanen - Fred
- Hugo Hamlund - Timmy
- Roni Rushidi - Ervis
- Malin Dahl - Sitting in Stair with Friends (uncredited)
Screenplay
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds
Keywords
coming of age, sorrow, drugs, guilt, teen social issues
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bye Bye Boredom about?
- 13-year-old Jackie and her best friend Nova do most things together. They hang out in the horse paddock, drive Epa tractors, and take drugs. At a farewell party for one of their friends, they buy some pink pills from the local dealer and mail carrier, Casper. Jackie encourages them to try the drug, which leads to disastrous consequences when Nova dies. In the aftermath, Jackie must not only cope with the loneliness and grief of losing her best friend but also deal with the guilt she feels.
- Who directed Bye Bye Boredom?
- Bye Bye Boredom was directed by Elina Sahlin.
- Who stars in Bye Bye Boredom?
- Bye Bye Boredom stars Kiwi Casslind, Maja Waessman, Albin Grenholm, Electra Hallman, Kalled Mustonen, Kevin Tullgren.
- How long is Bye Bye Boredom?
- Bye Bye Boredom has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Bye Bye Boredom?
- Bye Bye Boredom is a Drama film.
- Where was Bye Bye Boredom produced?
- Bye Bye Boredom was produced in Sweden.
- What are the themes of Bye Bye Boredom?
- The themes of Bye Bye Boredom include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds.