Sandbag Dam (2025)
A story about a forbidden love set in a village threatened by swollen rivers. Upon his return home for his father’s funeral, Slaven revives his relationship with his childhood friend, a young sportsman named Marko, his teenage love, and the reason his father kicked him out of the house. Now tempted to reunite, they need to make peace with their own decisions and struggle against the family restraints.
Director: Čejen Černić Čanak
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: March 13, 2025
Cast
- Lav Novosel - Marko
- Andrija Žunac - Slaven
- Leon Grgic - Fico
- Franka Mikolaci - Petra
- Tanja Smoje - Vanca
- Alma Prica - Alenka
- Filip Šovagović - Franjo
- Luka Baškarad - Ivan
- Rada Mrkšić - Grandmother
- Marica Vidušić - Colleague
Screenplay
- Tomislav Zajec (Screenstory)
- Jacques Akchoti (Script Consultant)
- Mislav Brumec (Script Consultant)
- Čejen Černić Čanak (Co-Writer)
- Tomislav Zajec
Music: Domas Strupinskas
Cinematography: Marko Brdar
Editing: Slaven Zečević
Production: Kinorama, Tremora, Perfo Production
Country: Croatia, Lithuania, Slovenia
Language: Hrvatski
Original Language: hr
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
forbidden love, coming of age, love, male homosexuality, lgbt, queer, gay theme, drama, festival chéries chéris
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sandbag Dam about?
- A story about a forbidden love set in a village threatened by swollen rivers. Upon his return home for his father’s funeral, Slaven revives his relationship with his childhood friend, a young sportsman named Marko, his teenage love, and the reason his father kicked him out of the house. Now tempted to reunite, they need to make peace with their own decisions and struggle against the family restraints.
- Who directed Sandbag Dam?
- Sandbag Dam was directed by Čejen Černić Čanak.
- Who stars in Sandbag Dam?
- Sandbag Dam stars Lav Novosel, Andrija Žunac, Leon Grgic, Franka Mikolaci, Tanja Smoje, Alma Prica.
- How long is Sandbag Dam?
- Sandbag Dam has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Sandbag Dam?
- Sandbag Dam is a Drama film.
- Where was Sandbag Dam produced?
- Sandbag Dam was produced in Croatia, Lithuania, Slovenia.
- What are the themes of Sandbag Dam?
- The themes of Sandbag Dam include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.